#JustIn: Namibia hit by Twitter’s blue checkmark removal
Namibian legacy-verified Twitter accounts were not spared from Elon Musk's decision to remove blue checkmarks for those not paying N$144 monthly for verification.
As of last night, many public figures, journalists and celebrities had lost their legacy verification.
For months, Musk has been warning that he may eliminate "legacy blue checks." These checkmarks were previously used to indicate that an account had been verified for authenticity, and were given to accounts held by celebrities, journalists, and media outlets. However, since purchasing the company for US$44 billion in 2022, Musk has encountered difficulties in making it profitable.
Eliminating the free verification process has sparked worries about the potential for misinformation and the impersonation of genuine individuals and organisations.
As of last night, many public figures, journalists and celebrities had lost their legacy verification.
For months, Musk has been warning that he may eliminate "legacy blue checks." These checkmarks were previously used to indicate that an account had been verified for authenticity, and were given to accounts held by celebrities, journalists, and media outlets. However, since purchasing the company for US$44 billion in 2022, Musk has encountered difficulties in making it profitable.
Eliminating the free verification process has sparked worries about the potential for misinformation and the impersonation of genuine individuals and organisations.
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