Twitter Blue (now XBlue) users can hide their checkmark

[Jan]

Twitter lets paid users hide their checkmark

Twitter Blue — now XBlue — subscribers can opt to hide their blue verification checkmarks, an update to the company's help page for the paid subscription has revealed.

This will supposedly let users benefit from the paid subscription's features without letting others know they have a verified account.

 

[3WA]

When you're embarrassed about the fact that you forked out money for a status symbol.

 

[ShaunSA]

Ron Perlman will heave a sigh of relief

 

[PsyWulf]

How are we supposed to know who to ignore then?

 

[ShaunSA]

How are we supposed to know who to ignore then?

Move to Masterbathon. No need to ignore anyone

 

[Swa]

Fail to see the logic.

 

[NeonNinja]

Fail to see the logic.

I think it could drive engagement up for others. Now people are posting hogwash and reposting things to hit the landmark to be eligible for payment.

 

[RonSwanson]

Fail to see the logic.

Why?
It's for those who want to receive all the benefits, without disclosing the fact that they are subscribers.