Twitter Blue users will soon have the option to hide their blue checkmarks from their accounts in order to avoid online trolling and mockery. Twitter is working on a feature that will allow users to control all aspects of their account verification and identity. Twitter announced the winding down of its all ‘legacy’ verified program, resulting in the removal of blue ticks from accounts based on popularity, authenticity, and eminence. Twitter Blue subscribers are required to pay a fee to obtain a blue checkmark on their profiles, which includes additional benefits such as tweet editing, longer video uploads, early access to new updates, and fewer ads. The new feature to hide blue checkmarks may be helpful for Twitter Blue users whose tweets go viral and attract hateful comments. However, it is uncertain whether hiding the blue checkmark will actually protect users from online trolling.
Twitter Blue users may soon have the option to hide their blue checkmarks from their profiles in order to avoid online trolling and mockery. Reports suggest that Twitter is developing a feature that will allow account holders to control all aspects of their account verification and identity, including the ability to show or hide the blue checkmark from their profile.
Previously, Twitter announced the winding down of its all ‘legacy’ verified program, which would result in the removal of blue ticks from accounts based on popularity, authenticity, and eminence. To obtain the blue checkmark on their profiles, Twitter users are required to subscribe to Twitter Blue. In India, the subscription costs Rs 650 for web and Rs 900 for iOS/ Android per month, and includes additional benefits such as tweet editing, longer video uploads, early access to new updates, and fewer ads.
The blue checkmark used to hold a special status as a symbol of elite membership, but this has diminished as anyone can purchase it and display it on their profile.
The new feature to hide blue checkmarks may be helpful for Twitter Blue users whose tweets go viral and attract hateful comments. It may also benefit those who do not want to advertise that they paid for the blue checkmark. However, it is uncertain whether hiding the blue checkmark will actually protect users, as people can still search for tweets from verified users.
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