At the end of the month, Elon Musk plans to debut his updated version of Twitter Blue, but some users will have to wait much longer than that to sign up for the service. Musk had high priorities for updating both Twitter's premium subscription service and the way the social media company validates accounts. Verification badges were initially given to well-known accounts that were vulnerable to copying. The business put a blue tag with a checkmark next to the names of accounts that it thought needed to be verified.
This applied to public figures, corporations, and companies. Although persons with higher follower counts tended to be confirmed, people with lower follower counts also did so. This was typically the case with public personalities like local politicians and journalists because, albeit on a lesser scale, a fake account modelled on their own could likewise be used to propagate false information or stir up controversy.
Twitter Blue's initial relaunch did not go successful
Musk wants to do away with traditional checkmarks and open up verification to all users. This was included in his plans for Twitter Blue's relaunch as well as his platform verification initiatives. His new approach, which debuted earlier this month, automatically added a verified checkmark to accounts that subscribed to Twitter Blue. Users were promised additional benefits beyond the checkmark itself when the cost of Blue escalated from $5 to $8 per month.
With Musk's assurance that verified accounts' tweets would be displayed with far greater prominence and that their accounts themselves would rank better in searches than those of unverified users, the checkmark also received some significance. Unfortunately, the launch was somewhat tumultuous for Twitter's new owner.
One of Musk's top concerns, according to reports, was to get Twitter Blue up and running. He allegedly ordered staff at Twitter to put in long hours and adhere to tight timelines. On November 5, it finally made its global debut in a small number of nations. Users had to sign up anew to acquire a checkmark for the prior $3 cheaper version of Twitter Blue because it was regarded as a different service, but that was a minor inconvenience in comparison to some of the issues that would later arise.
By clicking the verification sign and reading the text that appeared, users could determine who had an original check mark that was given in recognition of their rank or job and who had a check mark that had been purchased. Instead of removing the "lords and peasants" system as Musk had originally intended, this simply maintained it while allowing those who paid for their tick to be made fun of. The trolling came next. Musk threatened to remove any un labelled "parody" accounts, but a number of trolls signed up, checked the box, and caused complete pandemonium. Politicians, podcasters, and companies were frequent targets, as well as Elon Musk himself. Tesla, the company owned by Musk, was frequently lampooned and explosions involving its vehicles were mentioned. Additional companies that were targeted include Lockheed Martin, a provider of defense services, and Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company, both suffered drops in the value of their stocks following the publication of the piece.
After just one week, Twitter Blue signups were halted. New accounts were not able to sign up and have a check mark added, however existing accounts that had signed up for the new service and hadn't been banned for trolling or another reason preserved their membership and checkmarks. Musk, however, is willing to give it another shot.
Musk will strive once again later this month, but not everyone can participate.
a Musk will try to introduce a new iteration of Twitter Blue on November 29.
The launching of the subscription service was reportedly delayed while Twitter's team made sure it was "rock solid." The primary modifications made to the service are probably intended to stop trolling and abuse of the verified status. No indication exists that Twitter will modify its policy regarding ID requirements, thus Blue users will probably continue to be verified as soon as they pay for the service without having to send in a driver's license or passport. Twitter has only officially announced one significant change thus far, and it concerns who can join up for Blue.
According to part of the fine print on the About Twitter Blue page: "Newly formed Twitter accounts will not be allowed to subscribe to Twitter Blue for 90 days. Additionally, waiting periods for new accounts may be implemented in the future at Twitter's discretion without prior warning." Theoretically, this ought to significantly lessen the amount of troll accounts. A troll would need to create many accounts and wait three months before receiving the check mark and beginning their attack in order to get past the waiting period. This won't totally protect the service from abuse, but it will erect a significant roadblock, slow down the situation, and make it simpler to regulate it when a large-scale trolling campaign does take place.
Additionally, according to the about page, members of Twitter Blue who have a check mark cannot yet modify their display names.
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