Today, on April 21, 2023, Twitter, under Elon Musk's leadership, has decided to remove all blue verification checkmarks from notable people and organizations on the platform. The move is part of Twitter's strategy to encourage more users to subscribe to its new premium service, Twitter Blue, which costs $8 per month. The blue tick, once a symbol of authenticity for public figures, will now only be available for those who pay for the subscription service. The blue verification checkmark is a crucial tool in differentiating the official accounts of celebrities and public figures from the numerous fan-made and fake accounts. However, since Elon Musk took over, the platform has witnessed a rise in unverified individuals subscribing to Twitter Blue and impersonating well-known personalities and organizations. Twitter previously implemented policies to address this problem, but the recent removal of the blue ticks has added to the chaos and left many celebrities feeling displeased. This change has affected numerous prominent individuals who
