Twitter’s Blue Ticks Controversy: Elon Musk’s U-Turn on Verification Badges for Celebrities
In a sudden U-turn, Elon Musk has backtracked on his plans to remove Twitter’s blue verification badges from non-subscriber accounts
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In a sudden U-turn, Elon Musk has backtracked on his plans to remove Twitter’s blue verification badges from non-subscriber accounts
Twitter announced a new policy aimed at providing more transparency around tweets that violate its hate speech policy and are subject to enforcement action.
On April 1, Twitter announced that it will remove blue checks from “legacy verified” users who don’t sign up for a Twitter Blue subscription, a move that is part of new owner Elon Musk’s plan to make Twitter profitable
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, recently valued Twitter at approximately $20 billion in an email that was seen by The Information and The New York Times.
Twitter is set to get rid of its checkmarks on April 1st, with the coveted blue badges only available to those paying for a Twitter Blue subscription.
It has also shortened the cooling-off period for new accounts to purchase Twitter Blue from 90 days to 30 days.
On April Fool’s Day, Twitter plans to begin removing legacy blue checkmarks from the platform. This has been expected for several months, with Elon Musk tweeting in December that the checks would be removed “in a few months.
Twitter has announced the global launch of its paid subscription service, Twitter Blue. The service, which was previously available in limited countries, offers users a range of exclusive features to customize their Twitter experience
Twitter on Monday announced the launch of a business version of its monthly subscription service, Twitter Blue, with many customized features.
Twitter today officially announced the re-launch of its monthly subscription service, Twitter Blue, with a new look for web and Apple iOS users.
