Reactions have been trailing media reports that Twitter plans to start imposing a $20 monthly charge on verified users so they can retain their verification.
Many people wonder why Elon Musk, who had repeatedly expressed worry about the number of spam accounts on the platform, would want to discourage more people from being verified by introducing charges.
For Twitter users in Nigeria, the charge would amount to about N16,000 per month. Nairametrics projects that many Nigerians may lose their badge if they are unable/willing to pay, especially those who do not use their accounts to make money.
Details on the reported $20 verification charge: Several media reports quoted some Twitter employees to have said that Elon Musk gave them an ultimatum to introduce paid verification on Twitter or pack up and leave. Recall that Mr Musk took over ownership of the company last week after a $44 million deal.
The directive is to change Twitter Blue, the company’s optional $ 4.99-a-month subscription that unlocks additional features, into a more expensive subscription that also verifies users.
The Plan for Twitter Blue Subscription: Twitter is currently planning to charge $19.99 for the new Twitter Blue subscription. Under the current plan, verified users would have 90 days to subscribe or lose their blue checkmark. Employees working on the project were told on Sunday that they need to meet a deadline of November 7th to launch the feature or they will be fired.
What the users are saying: Following the news, many verified users on Twitter have been voicing their misgivings. One verified user identified as Katie Mack said:
Another verified user, Hank Green, said:
Also reacting, Charlie Warzeli, who is also a verified user, said:
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