X, the former Twitter, lets users hide once-vaunted blue check

Blue ticks, long free at Twitter, were intended to signal the identity of certain users – such as journalists, celebrities and politicians – had been verified in an effort to build trust in the platform. — AFP Relaxnews

SAN FRANCISCO: Users on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, will now be allowed to hide their once-prized blue check marks, the company says.

A coveted status symbol at Twitter before Elon Musk bought the company, the blue checks have been mocked by some as a sign that the user is willing to pay for special treatment.