Twitter’s Blue Ticks for Dead Celebs adds to the confusion over account authenticity
According to Bloomberg, Twitter users are expressing confusion and anger over the social media platform’s recent changes to its verification system.
The removal of the old blue ticks has led to an increase in fake accounts, and users have noticed inconsistencies in the verification process, especially for dead celebrities.
Some Twitter users were surprised to see blue ticks next to the profiles of people like NBA player Kobe Bryant, who passed away in 2020.
Others were outraged by checking the profiles of people such as Jamal Khashoggi, a famous journalist and columnist who was killed in 2018.
This is obscene pic.twitter.com/Fgk4KuZqIH— Mohamad Bazzi (@BazziNYU) April 23, 2023
These developments have fueled confusion and frustration among Twitter users as they struggle to navigate the platform’s evolving verification policies.
While the changes may have been intended to improve transparency and accuracy, many users feel that the new system has only made things more complicated and confusing.
While no clear explanation has been given as to why dead celebrities’ Twitter accounts were secured, Elon Musk has previously stated that he will personally cover the cost of Twitter Blue subscriptions for some users who have criticized the introduction of the paid subscription service.
Overall, the situation highlights the challenges social media companies face in balancing the need for security and accuracy with the desire for openness and accessibility.
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