systems to protect users from high-volume automated harassment or unwanted "sparrow" (spam) interactions. Feature: The "Sparrow-Trap" Draft Guardian
At first, it seemed like a joke. “Please @TwitterSupport, take this stupid check away,” they tweeted. But as days passed, the desperation grew real. Sparrowhater argued that the checkmark made them a target. They claimed that other users harassed them for being “elite,” that they couldn’t tweet casually without being ratioed by anti-verification crusaders. sparrowhater twitter verified
Thoughts? 👇
"Legacy" verified accounts (verified for being notable prior to the policy change) largely lost their badges unless they subscribed to the new service, though some high-follower accounts were gifted them back by the platform. Spotting "Verified" Parody Accounts But as days passed, the desperation grew real
Most blue checkmarks now indicate that a user pays a monthly subscription fee for X Premium and has a verified phone number. Thoughts