Twitter Purge Goes Awry, Targeting Iconic Account Instead of High-Profile Users
In a move that has left many users confused and frustrated, Elon Musk's Twitter has announced plans to "wind down" blue checks for verified accounts under the old system. The company had promised to stop granting these checks altogether on April 1, prompting high-profile users like the New York Times to prepare for a loss of their coveted badges.
However, in a bizarre twist, it appears that Musk's team has singled out one account instead of the many high-profile users he initially promised to target. The New York Times' main account is the only one to lose its blue check, despite the fact that other prominent accounts such as William Shatner and Monica Lewinsky were vocal about their opposition to paying for verification.
The new label that has been appended to verified accounts makes it unclear whether these users are notable individuals or simply those who have paid to join Twitter Blue. This move has raised concerns among experts in inauthentic behavior, who warn that it could make it easier for people to scam or impersonate high-profile users.
Musk's decision to target one iconic account instead of many high-profile ones is also at odds with his previous claims that he wanted to "treat everyone equally." The move has sparked a backlash against the billionaire, who has long been known for his erratic behavior and tendency to guide decisions on Twitter by whim rather than policy.
The confusion surrounding Twitter's verification system is not new. Musk had previously presented changes to the system as a way of reducing the number of bots on the site, but experts have questioned whether reserving verification for paid users will actually achieve this goal.
As one Twitter user noted, "It seems like there's more going on behind the scenes than just 'treating everyone equally.'" The move has also raised questions about Musk's true intentions and whether he is using his changes to Twitter as a way to drive revenue and consolidate control over the platform.
In a move that has left many users confused and frustrated, Elon Musk's Twitter has announced plans to "wind down" blue checks for verified accounts under the old system. The company had promised to stop granting these checks altogether on April 1, prompting high-profile users like the New York Times to prepare for a loss of their coveted badges.
However, in a bizarre twist, it appears that Musk's team has singled out one account instead of the many high-profile users he initially promised to target. The New York Times' main account is the only one to lose its blue check, despite the fact that other prominent accounts such as William Shatner and Monica Lewinsky were vocal about their opposition to paying for verification.
The new label that has been appended to verified accounts makes it unclear whether these users are notable individuals or simply those who have paid to join Twitter Blue. This move has raised concerns among experts in inauthentic behavior, who warn that it could make it easier for people to scam or impersonate high-profile users.
Musk's decision to target one iconic account instead of many high-profile ones is also at odds with his previous claims that he wanted to "treat everyone equally." The move has sparked a backlash against the billionaire, who has long been known for his erratic behavior and tendency to guide decisions on Twitter by whim rather than policy.
The confusion surrounding Twitter's verification system is not new. Musk had previously presented changes to the system as a way of reducing the number of bots on the site, but experts have questioned whether reserving verification for paid users will actually achieve this goal.
As one Twitter user noted, "It seems like there's more going on behind the scenes than just 'treating everyone equally.'" The move has also raised questions about Musk's true intentions and whether he is using his changes to Twitter as a way to drive revenue and consolidate control over the platform.
like what's next? targeting specific users instead of just getting rid of bots alltogether? it's like he's trying to make money off his celeb followers or something 
and honestly, it's really weird that he didn't even follow through on his promise to "treat everyone equally" 
this whole thing is just giving me vibes of him making changes just to stir up drama 
like what kinda backwards move is this? and now legit scammers can just pose as famous ppl cuz of this new label system 
and elon's all like he wants 2 treat everyone equally but it seems more like he's just doin whatever he fancies lol
. Can't trust anyone who makes decisions by whim 
. And what's with targeting one iconic account when you could've gone after the fake accounts instead? 
... I mean, come on Elon! You were gonna take away verified blue checks from all high-profile users, but now it looks like you're just targeting one iconic account instead 
. What's the deal with that? It doesn't make sense to me... like, if you wanna treat everyone equally, why single out The New York Times' main account? And what about all those other big-name users who were gonna lose their badges too? It feels like there's some major BS going on behind the scenes 
. This whole thing just reeks of Musk's erratic behavior and trying to drive revenue 
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, but i think that's just a cop-out excuse for musk to mess with the system 
? anyway, i'm watching this one closely 
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. And now everyone's wondering if these verified accounts are legit or not... it's like, come on Elon 
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. Like, I get it, businesses need money too, but come on! Don't you want people to actually use your platform? It just feels like a bunch of nonsense 
, waiting to see what Musk comes up with next 
. I know Elon Musk wants to make some changes, but targeting one iconic account like the New York Times' instead of high-profile users is just weird...like he's playing a game 
. I hope he reconsiders what he's doing and prioritizes making Twitter a safe space for everyone 
like the New York Times! that doesn't seem very equal treatment to me 
anyway, gotta wonder what's really going on behind the scenes 
. and what even is the point of these paid verification labels? r they tryin to scam ppl or somethin? 
. and let's be real, this is just another way for musk to cash in on twitter's users 
But now it's just weird. And this new label thingy is super unclear too. Is it for free users or just paid ones? It's just so frustrating because you can't even trust what's going on behind the scenes anymore 
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