In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the owner of X Social Network, has announced a major shift in the platform's premium features, including the coveted blue verification checkmarks, now being offered for free to select users.
Just last week, Musk made headlines with his pledge to provide complimentary premium features to individuals boasting over 2,500 verified followers. This week, numerous users were pleasantly surprised to find the return of the blue checkmarks adorning their profiles.
However, the sudden appearance of these verification badges left many users scratching their heads, prompting the company to send notifications to some users, explaining the unexpected change. Traditionally, acquiring a blue badge on X required a subscription to the platform's premium services, a move implemented by Twitter's previous management to authenticate and distinguish notable accounts.
This strategic shift marks a departure from Musk's previous stance, where he openly criticized the old Twitter's practice of freely distributing checkmarks to prominent users, labeling it a "lords and peasants" system. Upon assuming control of the company, Musk swiftly removed all legacy blue checkmarks, mandating users to purchase them instead.
Now, 18 months into his tenure, Musk seems to be embracing elements of the previous management's strategy. When contacted for comment, a spokesperson for X declined to provide further details.
This unexpected move by Musk signifies a significant shift in the platform's approach to verification, potentially altering the dynamics of user engagement and credibility on X Social Network.
SOURCE: NDTV WORLD
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