After the verification system was changed, some Twitter users faked celebrity accounts. For example, it was announced on Wednesday that basketball player LeBron James wanted to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
The bill looked real. Next to the athlete’s name was the familiar white checkmark on a blue background, and the name also looked confusingly similar: “@KINGJamez” instead of “@KingJames”. After the profile got a lot of attention, it was blocked. However, this did not stop other users from creating fake accounts for other celebrities and companies.
Subscription New Requirement
The verification check was previously reserved for celebrities, politicians, companies and organizations whose identities were verified by Twitter. Under the new system, anyone who subscribes for $8 a month will get it. There is no more exam. According to Twitter boss Elon Musk, authentication via payment services and app platforms would offer sufficient protection against abuse. In addition, in the event of violations, there is a risk of losing both the account and the money.
Sometimes an additional gray check was planned for previous owners of verified profiles. However, Musk stopped this project on Wednesday, when the first accounts had already been ticked. If you have a verified profile, but don’t want to pay eight dollars (7.97 euros) a month, you’ll lose your check in a few months.
Source: Krone
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