X, formerly known as Twitter, has started giving blue ticks to its most popular users, in a dramatic twist in policy.
The move will mean that the X , or formerly twitter… famous will get the once coveted tick in addition to those who pay for X Premium.
Going forward, all 𝕏 accounts with over 2500 verified subscriber followers will get Premium features for free and accounts with over 5000 will get Premium+ for free
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2024
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Some users have expressed dismay at having the blue tick again. “I have a blue tick again. I don’t know. I’ve honestly no idea what they’re doing over there. But to be clear: I did not pay for it and I never will while Musk is in charge,” columnist Ian Dunt tweeted.
I have a blue tick again. I don’t know why. I’ve honestly no idea what they’re doing over there. But to be clear: I did not pay for it and I never will while Musk is in charge.
— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) April 4, 2024
“I did not pay for, or ask for, the blue check,” wrote science professor Michael E Mann before successfully going on to remove it.
Successfully removed the (blue) tick.
Now, just have to look out for the circular rash over the next few days… https://t.co/mIgs2AD4lo pic.twitter.com/vUXzKNbK4f— Prof Michael E. Mann (@MichaelEMann) April 4, 2024
It comes in the wake of Musk coming under fire for agreeing to a tweet that appeared to be an antisemitic statement, this led to advertisers including IBM, Disney and more dropped advertising from the platform.
