Twitter users have started a movement called #BlockTheBlue, blocking accounts with blue checkmarks after Twitter stripped many public figures, media outlets, celebrities, and businesses of their verified status. The blue checkmark used to denote a verified account from a prominent organization or person, but now it’s reserved only for paid subscribers of Twitter Blue. This move has sparked frustration among users who are now taking action against verified accounts.
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Twitter's #BlockTheBlue: A Fresh Take on 'Verified' Accounts
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Twitter users have started a movement called #BlockTheBlue, blocking accounts with blue checkmarks after Twitter stripped many public figures, media outlets, celebrities, and businesses of their verified status.
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Susan Jane
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The Washington Post
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