Elon Musk's 'Twitter Blue' gives verification for a fee – this could make Twitter even less safe for women
- Written by Susan Watson, Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Social Policy, School for Business and Society, University of York
Shutterstock/PrimakovThe elusive “blue tick” on Twitter, once granted to high-profile users like politicians, celebrities and journalists to verify their identity, is now available for purchase. Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, has launched Twitter Blue, a monthly subscription service for US$7.99 (£7) that will give users...
