Elon Musk's Twitter Purge: A Single Account Loses Blue Check Mark Amid Controversy
In a move that has left many users confused and concerned, Elon Musk's Twitter appears to have singled out one high-profile account for de-verification, instead of the previously announced purge of blue check marks. The New York Times' main account, which had opted not to pay for verification, lost its coveted blue mark over the weekend.
Instead of enforcing a blanket ban on legacy blue checks as promised, Twitter's new system seems to have appended a label to existing verified accounts, making it unclear whether they are notable individuals or simply users who have paid for the premium service. This move has raised concerns among experts and high-profile users alike about the potential for scams and impersonation.
Musk had announced plans to introduce a paid verification system, which would charge $8 per month for access to the platform's Twitter Blue subscription service. Users verified under the old system were set to lose their blue checks on April 1, unless they opted out by paying for the premium service. However, in a surprise move, Twitter appears to have targeted only one account for de-verification.
The New York Times' main account lost its blue check mark after Musk responded to a tweet from an affiliated account, which had poked fun at the outlet's decision not to pay for verification. The billionaire then lashed out at the newspaper in a series of tweets, claiming its coverage was boring and "propaganda."
The move has sparked outrage among journalists and media outlets, who feel that Musk is using Twitter as a platform to target and silence them. Critics argue that the new system could risk making it easier for scammers to impersonate high-profile users.
In recent months, Musk has been waging a campaign against "legacy" blue checks, claiming they should be treated equally among all users. However, many experts believe that reserving verification for paid users may not reduce the number of bots on the site, an issue Musk has raised repeatedly.
As Twitter continues to roll out new features and changes, one thing is clear: the platform's new direction under Musk's leadership is creating confusion and controversy among its users. With the price of dogecoin skyrocketing 20% after Musk promoted it on Twitter, many are left wondering what the future holds for the social media giant.
In a move that has left many users confused and concerned, Elon Musk's Twitter appears to have singled out one high-profile account for de-verification, instead of the previously announced purge of blue check marks. The New York Times' main account, which had opted not to pay for verification, lost its coveted blue mark over the weekend.
Instead of enforcing a blanket ban on legacy blue checks as promised, Twitter's new system seems to have appended a label to existing verified accounts, making it unclear whether they are notable individuals or simply users who have paid for the premium service. This move has raised concerns among experts and high-profile users alike about the potential for scams and impersonation.
Musk had announced plans to introduce a paid verification system, which would charge $8 per month for access to the platform's Twitter Blue subscription service. Users verified under the old system were set to lose their blue checks on April 1, unless they opted out by paying for the premium service. However, in a surprise move, Twitter appears to have targeted only one account for de-verification.
The New York Times' main account lost its blue check mark after Musk responded to a tweet from an affiliated account, which had poked fun at the outlet's decision not to pay for verification. The billionaire then lashed out at the newspaper in a series of tweets, claiming its coverage was boring and "propaganda."
The move has sparked outrage among journalists and media outlets, who feel that Musk is using Twitter as a platform to target and silence them. Critics argue that the new system could risk making it easier for scammers to impersonate high-profile users.
In recent months, Musk has been waging a campaign against "legacy" blue checks, claiming they should be treated equally among all users. However, many experts believe that reserving verification for paid users may not reduce the number of bots on the site, an issue Musk has raised repeatedly.
As Twitter continues to roll out new features and changes, one thing is clear: the platform's new direction under Musk's leadership is creating confusion and controversy among its users. With the price of dogecoin skyrocketing 20% after Musk promoted it on Twitter, many are left wondering what the future holds for the social media giant.
. I mean, who loses their blue check mark just because Elon Musk gets salty at them? 
It's like, come on, @NYTimes, you're a legit news outlet! Why should you have to pay for verification just because of one tweet from an affiliated account? 
And now the whole system is all messed up with that label thingy... it's like they're trying to create more room for scammers and bots 
. Musk's always going on about reducing spam, but this new paid verification system might actually be counterproductive 
. It's time for him to rethink his strategy before Twitter becomes a joke 
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just saw that The New York Times lost their blue check mark 
i mean whats up with this new system?? 
and honestly who knows what's gonna happen to all the other legacy blue checks? 
is it safe for us to trust verified users anymore? 
the price of dogecoin just skyrocketed 20% lol like a distraction from the real issues 
anyway, this new Twitter thing is straight up confusing 
If you're gonna do a paid system, at least make sure it's clearly labeled or something 
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. And what about all the scammers who are gonna use this new system to impersonate actual users? 
That's a major security risk, if you ask me.
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? seriously though, can't believe they're targeting media outlets on Twitter 
. it's not fair to the journalists who just want to share their work with people 
. hopefully Elon gets his act together soon 
and fixes this mess 
. btw, my dog's meme collection is growing 
anyway, it just shows how unpredictable twitter is under musk's leadership... can't wait to see what happens next 
like wut is the point of verification if its just gonna be a label anyway? 
I mean, I get it, he wants people to pay for verification, but this whole thing just seems like a big mess. 
newsflash, musk: if you wanna keep us users from jumping ship, stop messing with the blue check marks already 
$20k is not a bad price lol 
. I feel bad for her, she was already stressing about the new paid verification system... now this just adds to it 
. what if scammers start impersonating famous people?! 
... I just hope this doesn't lead to a Wild West-style free-for-all on Twitter 
elon musk's decision to target one account specifically over others raises more questions than answers about his true intentions 