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Twitter Blue Tick: Twitter Begins Removing Legacy Verification

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Elon Musk Twitter Bye bye blue check. Big changes for the blue bird, Twitter. They removed the so-called blue checkmark. Elon Musk's social media platform has begun purging the official check marks from users who have not paid for it's subscription service.   The move, that took effect Thursday, caused major confusion on the social media platform making it harder for Twitter users to distinguish between legitimate and fake accounts.  The tick was originally a way to protect well-known people from impersonation or misinformation, but now anyone can pay for it.  Several Twitter users had objected to the changes fearing the new requirements would encourage the spread of misinformation and fake news.  Elon Musk had said that he wanted to get rid of what he described as a "Lords and peasants system."  Many politicians have warned of the serious consequences this can have in the event of emergencies when people need verified and correct information.  Beyonce, JK Rowling,