Today is the day when Elon Musk has announced he will begin removing blue checkmarks from legacy verified accounts on Twitter. Whether the fact that it’s also April Fools’ Day is somehow related to the timing of the announcement remains to be seen. Musk’s story about how and why he plans to do this has shifted several times since buying the company, but he seems to remain blissfully unaware of how unpopular the decision is among many users. And yet, here we are. But many of the legacy news organizations had a message for Mr. Musk this week. They have no plans to pay for their designations and he can stick his blue checks where the sun doesn’t shine. (CNN)Read More
The Bluecheckapocalypse arrives
