Twitter now enables users to buy Blue Checkmark for $8. Do you think buying a Blue Checkmark would make you seem like a more popular person?

Question

Currently this feature is only available in 5 countries: United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. If you live in one of these countries, would you buy blue checkmark for your Twitter account?

Weapon77 · Accepted Answer

It's primary purpose is to make money off the public figures and celebrities who actually use Twitter for self-advertisement, which actually seems like a fair price now that I think about it. But an average person like you or me could do it too, I suppose. It might make us seem more popular at first, but if all our posts and comments are bad, people would know we are posers and unfollow us lol

JHNS98 · Accepted Answer

This is not about popularity, it's an issue of legitimacy and misinformation. Did you hear about the guy who faked an account of a pharma company, verified it, and then said they'd start giving away insulin for free? This was of course demented by the actual official corporate account, after causing major losses for the company.

We'll probably see more examples of this as time progresses.

Sour-rose · Accepted Answer

a blue checkmark... for $8. O hell no, i find no need for that shi. I'm here to be entertained and show off my creations.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

It's lame, just like a business can pay to have their bad reviews removed. What is the point of it all?

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, although my Twitter account has quite a bit of followers already, technically in the influencer social circle because I do product reviews for companies, and in exchange I receive products I get to test and keep.

I'm already verified on Twitter, so I have no need of purchasing the checkmark myself.

Luopio27 · Answer

Elon and Zuckerberg are both just bored billionaires trying to see how far they can go. Tje businesses that brought them up gave them the money to safely test their leadership skills in platforms that aren't theirs since the beginning. Its like succesfully raising your own child and expecting to do as well with someone elses grown up son or daughter.

The metaverse is a multibillion dollar laughing stock and twitter is a desperate attempt to save a slowly sinking ship.

Legion696969 · Answer

I think it, s all stupid to be honest? That guy has more money than sense. Seriously if I had his money, I would set up load, s of animal sanctuary, s in different countries and rescue, love and care for as many animals as I could. That would be beautiful ❤️

ConfusedGirl100 · Answer

Nope I wouldn't buy any blue tick. That money could be spent on something more important like food

inhua · Answer

the blue checkmark exists to prevent trolls, hackers and alt accounts from smearing someone's name.

would you like it if someone pretended to be you online and made you look bad through a series of hateful posts?

suisuiola · Answer

No because people will just assume that you bought at blue checkmark. If you don't have enough followers or influence, everyone will know you bought it.

TrueConfection · Answer

I don't use Twitter, but I thought the blue check mark meant that Twitter verified you are who you claim to be (not a mark of popularity).

holdem4884 · Answer

If you're f***ing stupid it's a great idea. Piss away money for a check mark? How f***ing idiotic. NEVER!!!

DrBanana · Answer

Of course ! All the cool kids have it I must gain the internet like points!  But really nah I’m not too bothered, I have a twitter but it’s just to follow quick news and stuff not much else.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I would definitely do it if I was trying to create a brand.
But right now that's not really something I'm interested in. I'm content to stay inconspicuous. I'm not looking for popularity or fame. I'm an introvert anyway.

jshm2 · Answer

It's rather pathetic - which is why Elon was laughed at when he first suggested 20 bucks instead of 8.

Anonymous · Answer

No. Freedom of speech shouldn't cost you $8 a month, which is basically what this means.

Phoenix98 · Answer

It’s only purpose is to make money off the many celebrities and social media people who use it.

USLegionary · Answer

No but then I've no need of it. I dont really use twitter.

Anonymous · Answer

You can't just buy it, they have to let you have it first like always, then when they give it to you, you have to start paying for it. Not everyone can have one, just like before.

acooke-13 · Answer

I don't think so, it just shows that you are willing to buy attention.

Summeroflove · Answer

I don’t know if I would. If I was a public figure maybe

A_Bell · Answer

Why does anyone who doesn't hate themselves use Twitter. Self harm is real, y'all.

Avicenna · Answer

No, since it's known it was purchased it wouldn't carry any value

Agape93 · Answer

It's stupid shit like that that makes me still avoid Twitter

genericname85 · Answer

i think it's a great idea to monetize that. cause the only people who care for that are those who make the money using the platform.

Anonymous · Answer

This is why Elon Musk is the richest man. He fabricated a need and sells a 'product' for said need. People with too much money will buy it. the other People like me go and buy some pretzels and a drink.

Tessa003 · Answer

No... because fake I'm posters can still tweet.. it changes nothing

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I wouldn't buy a Blue Checkmark that is crazy.

Cubus · Answer

It's pretty much the same as people buying super expensive handwatches. If you want to spend your money for this then who I am to judge?

BJP21 · Answer

Thats another avenue for scammers. The blue check mark was meant for celebrities accounts that were authentic.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

It should mean that are who you say you are and that's it

nawtee_me · Answer

I don't do twitter but if I did I would want a red one since I am republican blue is for the dems...

Guardian45 · Answer

I DON'T need Twitter or to buy a Blue Checkmark so I KNOW I am a more popular person. I'm GOOD! THANKS!

Anonymous · Answer

I wonder if they are trying to confirm your identity and this is the real reason for this move. That and the money.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Never used Twitter and never will so it's insignificant for me.

LemiaOfThunder · Answer

I could only see it working for public figures like content creators etc.

art84 · Answer

I use Twitter rarely and don't care for the blue checkmark.

OddBeMe · Answer

You mean it doesn’t! Dammit…I bought 50 of them. Put one on my car, my dog, my wife’s ass.

Zolly99999 · Answer

It's just a cash grab for Elon musk.  He is an insane lunatic.

mothypython · Answer

This feature is quite the most dumbest thing any platform has put on their service

Anonymous · Answer

i heard they stopped the selling bcoz there are lots of troll accounts with a blue checkmark

Guy13 · Answer

Sounds good to me…

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Definitely not. For me.

Fireguy17 · Answer

no clue, I don't use twitter.

fonduegirl · Answer

Nah. I'm popular already!

TroyDT2 · Answer

Wouldn't do so even if it did.

User3191989 · Answer

Buying your legitimacy, seems fake

ZenJen444 · Answer

No because it's only $8

goaded · Answer

$8chan

artsy_dragon · Answer

I don't use Twitter

In_Trance · Answer

Nope

jimmy2 · Answer

No way

Anonymous · Answer

Oh wow

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