Recently, the Twitter Legacy Blue check marks were supposed to be removed last Apr. 1, as announced by Elon Musk.
This illustration photo taken May 13, 2022, displays Elon Musks Twitter account with a Twitter logo in the background in Los Angeles. - Elon Musk sent mixed messages Friday about his proposed Twitter acquisition, pressuring shares of the microblogging platform amid skepticism on whether the deal will close.
Although the billionaire didn't follow his original deadline, many people and companies still criticized his intent to remove the legacy verification.
Tech Crunch reported that Musk wants to remove the legacy blue check marks since they were allegedly given out in a corrupt and nonsensical way.
Now, Musk announced a new deadline for the legacy Blue checks, claiming it is the final schedule.
Twitter Legacy Blue Check's New Removal Schedule
In his official Twitter announcement, Elon said that the final deadline for the Twitter Legacy Blue check marks is on Apr. 20.
The Twitter logo is seen on the exterior of Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California, on October 28, 2022. - Elon Musk began his first full day leading Twitter, with critics and fans anxious to see how the world's richest man will run one of the most prominent social media platforms. (Photo by Constanza HEVIA / AFP)
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"Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," said the tech CEO. His Twitter post generated over 3 million views, 56,000 likes, and 5,500 retweets.
Of course, the reactions of Twitter users in the comment section are divided; some are positive, while others are negative.
Many fans of the billionaire agreed with his decision, saying that there are other people who faked their legacy check marks by paying the platform illegally.
It's funny because the same people who are saying they refuse to pay $8 are the same people who paid $15,000 for the legacy checkmark🤣
— Chairman (@WSBChairman) April 11, 2023
On the other hand, other people shared their concerns, including @macaiyla, a legacy verified Twitter user.
She said that she heavily relies on her verified Twitter account to make a living. If it is removed, she would be forced to apply for other jobs.
I have nothing to live for without my check mark what am I gonna do! I might have to apply to McDonald’s or something man please don’t do this to me and my family. My kids are already starving I’m gonna be homeless soon. Please find another solution I’m in poverty!
— Macaiyla (@macaiyla) April 11, 2023
As of writing, Elon Musk is still firm with his plan of removing the Twitter Legacy Blue checks on the platform.
Many Twitter Users Aren't Scared
Mashable SE Asia reported that Elon Musk's planned Twitter Legacy Blue check removal failed to scare many users.
Recently, numerous celebrities said that they would not pay for the new Twitter Blue verification just to be verified.
Some news agencies also announced that they would not spend any money and would not replenish the amount used by their journalists to have the new Blue check mark.
In other news, a new Twitter feature that allows Blue subscribers to see half as many ads were recently introduced. We also reported about the removal of the New York Times' Twitter verified check mark.
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