Twitter has removed the blue tick verification from many news media outlets and deceased celebrities, which has caused confusion and anger among users. The removal of blue ticks has led to an increase in fake accounts, and inconsistencies have been noticed in the verification process. Some users were surprised to see blue ticks next to profiles of deceased celebrities like Kobe Bryant, while others were upset that profiles belonging to individuals like Jamal Khashoggi were verified.
These changes have made it difficult for Twitter users to navigate the evolving verification policies. Though the changes were intended to increase transparency and accuracy, many users feel that the new system has only made things more complicated. There is no clear explanation for why deceased celebrity accounts were verified, but Elon Musk has previously announced that he personally covers the cost of Twitter Blue subscriptions for some users who have criticized the rollout of the paid subscription service.
Overall, this situation highlights the challenges social media companies face in balancing security and accuracy with openness and accessibility.
