The paid Twitter Blue checkmark is rejected by numerous news organizations and celebrities.
This illustration photo taken on January 30, 2023 shows a phone screen displaying a post on Elon Musk's Twitter account stating "Yikes. Def not me" with an allegedly fake video of him promoting a new cryptocurrency scam shown in the background, in Washington, DC.
Will this make Elon Musk yield to their criticisms?
Recently, the billionaire announced that only verified Twitter accounts will appear on the platform's For You Page.
Because of this, many users shared their disappointments.
Now, even news companies and celebrities are against the Twitter Blue checkmark deadline.
Paid Twitter Blue Checkmark Rejected by News Organizations
According to CNN Business' latest report, various news organizations announced that they will not pay for the Twitter Blue checkmark.
In this photo illustration, a phone screen displays a photo of Elon Musk with the Twitter logo shown in the background, on October 4, 2022, in Washington, DC. - Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, reports said Tuesday, prompting a surge in the share price of the social network that triggered a suspension of trading.
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Among these news companies include BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, etc.
"We aren't planning to pay the monthly fee for checkmark status for our institutional Twitter accounts," said The New York Times spokesperson.
The official added that they will not reimburse the amount paid by their reporters for their personal accounts' Blue checkmarks.
This is also the plan of most the news organizations against the paid Twitter Blue checkmarks.
Celebrities Also Criticize Paid Twitter Checkmarks
Aside from news organizations, Business Insider also reported many celebrities are also against the paid Twitter Blue checkmark.
William Shatner ("Star Trek" Captain Kirk actor), Jason Alexander, Karl Urban ("Lord of the Rings" actor), and Martin Lewis are just among the celebrities who criticize Elon Musk.
Shatner even described the plan of Twitter's CEO as a "money grab."
"There's nothing wrong with money grabs if you are clear upfront. You aren't," the actor added.
Meahwhile, Monica Lewinsky shared her concern since she already saw verified Twitter accounts impersonating her.
The actress further stated, sarcastically, that it is going to be fun
If you want to see more of their comments against the paid Twitter verification, just click this link.
In other news, the Twitter Blue relaunch generated millions of dollars.
We also reported about the alleged Twitter algorithm booster, which enhances the tweets of famous personalities.
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