« Twitter Controversy: Celebrities Lose Authentication Marks Due to Musk’s New Policy »

In a surprising move, a number of high-profile individuals have lost their « authentication mark » on Twitter due to the company’s new policy of removing marks from accounts obtained through the old system. The decision was made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been an active user of the social media platform.

Among the list of celebrities who lost their blue marks were former US President Donald Trump, Canadian singer Justin Bieber, and Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo. Even the Pope Francis himself had his account stripped of the authentication mark, despite having a massive following of 18.8 million people.

Twitter’s blue verification mark was initially introduced to protect high-profile users from impersonation. However, it has since become a status symbol for celebrities and public figures, signifying their importance and relevance on the platform.

The move by Musk to remove the blue ticks from certain accounts has caused a stir on Twitter, with many users questioning the fairness of the decision. Some have accused Musk of using his power and influence to manipulate the platform and silence those he disagrees with.

Others have argued that the blue verification mark should not be a measure of importance or relevance on Twitter, and that the platform should be more focused on promoting diverse voices and opinions.

Regardless of the controversy surrounding the decision, it is clear that the removal of the blue ticks has caused a stir among the Twitter community, and has highlighted the power and influence that individuals like Elon Musk wield on social media platforms. It remains to be seen what other changes and decisions will be made in the future, but one thing is certain – Twitter will continue to be a platform for public debate and discussion, no matter who has the blue tick next to their name.