The New York Times

Are Blue Checks Uncool Now?

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users. By Callie Holtermann and Lora Kelley ...
The Nation Newspaper

Is Twitter’s ‘blue tick’ a status symbol or ID badge?

And what will happen if anyone can buy one? Following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter on October 27, the world’s richest man proposed a range of controversial changes to the platform. With mounting ...
Wall Street Journal

Twitter’s Blue Check Marks Become Polarizing Symbol of Elon Musk’s Tenure

Elon Musk’s move to upend Twitter’s longstanding verification system is turning the platform’s iconic blue check marks into a polarizing symbol of his leadership for some of Twitter’s most prominent ...
The New York Times

Twitter Begins Removing Check Marks From Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol. By Kate Conger SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter began removing check mark icons from the ...
WKRG

Twitter’s blue check: Vital verification or status symbol?

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The story of Twitter’s blue checkmarks — a ...