• In a surprising move, X has decided to revoke the option for Premium users to hide their blue checkmarks.
this decision has left many users puzzled and raises concerns about the platform’s verification system.
• The change comes after X had previously made it possible for users to choose whether or not to display the blue checkmark.
• This symbol, once considered a status indicator, lost its appeal after X shifted to a paid verification system under Elon Musk’s ownership.
• However, the feature was often abused by scammers and impersonators, leading to instances of online harassment
• Recently, X distributed free blue checks to accounts with a large number of verified followers, catching some users off guard.
• In response, many new Premium and Premium Plus users opted to hide their blue checks.
• Now, it seems that users will no longer have the option to do so, prompting questions and concerns among the platform’s user base.
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