Tweeters, and celebs, await ‘blue tick’ ultimatum


Advocates have criticised plans to impose the paid-for verification model, an idea that is also being tested by Twitter rival Facebook in Australia and New Zealand. — Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash

SAN FRANCISCO: All eyes are on whether Elon Musk will go through with stripping blue checkmarks from celebrities and other high-profile Twitter users starting April 1 unless they pay for the privilege.

Musk vowed to act, despite a previous attempt triggering a swarm of trolls and imposters.

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