<p>Twitter Blue users may soon be able to hide the blue tick or verified badge, the little symbol displayed next to the account's name on the profile page, as per reports.&nbsp;Twitter has several features that enable users to interact with their content and engage with other users.</p>

<p>However, as per reports, now Twitter users could be able to personalise their accounts on the platform entirely by hiding the blue tick and changing their other account verification and identity details. But why would anyone want to hide the Blue Ticks? Has the verified badge become a 'Blue' mark of shame?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Well, Twitter Blue is a subscription-based service offered by the microblogging website that provides additional features and perks to its users for a monthly fee. Twitter Blue subscribers have access to exclusive features such as undo Tweets, bookmark folders, and dedicated customer support among other perks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But once a user has paid for the Twitter Blue Tick service, the stigma may follow through. It can lead to shame as someone may pick on the Blue Tick subscriber for paying Twitter to get the verified badge.&nbsp;Therefore, to avoid being the target of this teasing, many users may want to hide their blue tick badges.</p>

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<p>Twitter Blue costs Rs 650 for web use and Rs 900 for iOS and Android every month in India. With a membership, users may edit tweets, post longer videos, receive early access to new updates, see fewer advertising, and other features.</p>

<p>The blue tick has lost its appeal because anybody may buy one and display it on their profile. It seems to have evolved into a representation of prestige and privileged membership, reserved for certain individuals who can pay for the Blue Tick.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>From April 1, the microblogging site will stop allowing verified legacy checkmarks. This means users will need to subscribe if they want the white tickmark in a blue blob.</p>

<p>"On April 1st, we will begin winding down our legacy verified programme and removing legacy verified checkmarks. To keep your blue checkmark on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue," tweeted Twitter's official account. Elon Musk previously stated that the legacy blue ticks will be eliminated and that everyone who subscribed to Twitter Blue would be able to get blue tick.<br />
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Twitter Blue users may soon be able to hide the blue tick or verified badge, the little symbol displayed next to the account's name on the profile page, as per reports.

Twitter Blue users may soon be able to hide the blue tick or verified badge, the little symbol displayed next to the account's name on the profile page, as per reports. Twitter has several features that enable users to interact with their content and engage with other users. However, as per reports, now Twitter users could be able to personalise their accounts on the platform entirely by hiding the blue tick and changing their other account verification and identity details. But why would anyone want to hide the Blue Ticks? Has the verified badge become a 'Blue' mark of shame? Also Read | Walmart lays off hundreds of US employees, gives them 90 days to find job at its other facilities Well, Twitter Blue is a subscription-based service offered by the microblogging website that provides additional features and perks to its users for a monthly fee. Twitter Blue subscribers have access to exclusive features such as undo Tweets, bookmark folders, and dedicated customer support among other perks. But once a user has paid for the Twitter Blue Tick service, the stigma may follow through. It can lead to shame as someone may pick on the Blue Tick subscriber for paying Twitter to get the verified badge. Therefore, to avoid being the target of this teasing, many users may want to hide their blue tick badges. Also Read | Nordic nations plan joint air defence to counter rising threat from Russia Twitter Blue costs Rs 650 for web use and Rs 900 for iOS and Android every month in India. With a membership, users may edit tweets, post longer videos, receive early access to new updates, see fewer advertising, and other features. The blue tick has lost its appeal because anybody may buy one and display it on their profile. It seems to have evolved into a representation of prestige and privileged membership, reserved for certain individuals who can pay for the Blue Tick. Watch | Twitter CEO Elon Musk to give stocks to employees at $20 dollar valuation × From April 1, the microblogging site will stop allowing verified legacy checkmarks. This means users will need to subscribe if they want the white tickmark in a blue blob. "On April 1st, we will begin winding down our legacy verified programme and removing legacy verified checkmarks. To keep your blue checkmark on Twitter, individuals can sign up for Twitter Blue," tweeted Twitter's official account. Elon Musk previously stated that the legacy blue ticks will be eliminated and that everyone who subscribed to Twitter Blue would be able to get blue tick. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

What? Verified Twitter account without Blue checkmark? Musk’s platform steps up to avoid shame, trolling

<p>Only Twitter Blue subscribers will be allowed to use text messages as their two-factor authentication (2FA) method from March 20, the social media giant said on Saturday (February 18) in a blog. The announcement by the social network, however, has not been received well by many users. Under Elon Musk's leadership, the social media firm has seen multiple changes ever since he took over as the chief executive in October and many of these decisions have been criticised. This is the latest move, which seems to have generated a pushback.</p>

<p>In its blog, Twitter said: "While historically a popular form of 2FA, unfortunately we have seen phone-number based 2FA be used - and abused - by bad actors. So starting today, we will no longer allow accounts to enroll in the text message/SMS method of 2FA unless they are Twitter Blue subscribers." Those who are not subscribed to the Twitter Blue feature will have 30 days to disable this method and enroll in another, it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After March 20, it stressed, "We will no longer permit non-Twitter Blue subscribers to use text messages as a 2FA method. At that time, accounts with text message 2FA still enabled will have it disabled." It has suggested such users to "consider using an authentication app or security key method instead". "These methods require you to have physical possession of the authentication method and are a great way to ensure your account is secure," the blog read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But the update was followed by an outpouring of criticism. "So much for Dear Leader's plan to "equalize" the "lords &amp; peasants system"... y'know, that thing that never existed until he created it," wrote one of the Twitter Blue subscribers. "Damn you guys are getting desperate to find that monetization model huh?" another subscriber wrote. "People who don’t pay dont deserve security on their accounts, that's what you guys mean?" reads one of the many critical posts that followed. Emily Saxton, a YouTube creator with over 144,000 followers, insisted: "All steps for security should be free like every other social media platform."</p>

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<p>Twitter has resorted to multiple cost-cutting measures, including downsizing staff strength, ever since Elon Musk took charge. Even when a subscription fee for blue tick was announced, the decision raised questions and objections.&nbsp;<br />
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Only Twitter Blue subscribers will be allowed to use text messages as their two-factor authentication (2FA) method from March 20, the social media giant said on Saturday (February 18) in a blog.

Only Twitter Blue subscribers will be allowed to use text messages as their two-factor authentication (2FA) method from March 20, the social media giant said on Saturday (February 18) in a blog. The announcement by the social network, however, has not been received well by many users. Under Elon Musk's leadership, the social media firm has seen multiple changes ever since he took over as the chief executive in October and many of these decisions have been criticised. This is the latest move, which seems to have generated a pushback. In its blog, Twitter said: "While historically a popular form of 2FA, unfortunately we have seen phone-number based 2FA be used - and abused - by bad actors. So starting today, we will no longer allow accounts to enroll in the text message/SMS method of 2FA unless they are Twitter Blue subscribers." Those who are not subscribed to the Twitter Blue feature will have 30 days to disable this method and enroll in another, it added. After March 20, it stressed, "We will no longer permit non-Twitter Blue subscribers to use text messages as a 2FA method. At that time, accounts with text message 2FA still enabled will have it disabled." It has suggested such users to "consider using an authentication app or security key method instead". "These methods require you to have physical possession of the authentication method and are a great way to ensure your account is secure," the blog read. × But the update was followed by an outpouring of criticism. "So much for Dear Leader's plan to "equalize" the "lords & peasants system"... y'know, that thing that never existed until he created it," wrote one of the Twitter Blue subscribers. "Damn you guys are getting desperate to find that monetization model huh?" another subscriber wrote. "People who don’t pay dont deserve security on their accounts, that's what you guys mean?" reads one of the many critical posts that followed. Emily Saxton, a YouTube creator with over 144,000 followers, insisted: "All steps for security should be free like every other social media platform." Also read: Elon Musk posts satirical picture of Twitter’s ‘new CEO’, announces a leadership change by end of 2023 Twitter has resorted to multiple cost-cutting measures, including downsizing staff strength, ever since Elon Musk took charge. Even when a subscription fee for blue tick was announced, the decision raised questions and objections. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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