• @brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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      06 days ago

      It was selectively given to institutions and “major” celebrities before that.

      Selling them dilutes any meaning of “verified” because any joe can just pay for extra engagement. It’s a perverse incentive, as the people most interest in grabbing attention buy it and get amplified.

      It really has little to do with Musk.