Twitter has recently made several important changes to its tweet verification system. The most noticeable of these is the eye-catching blue badge now given to verified users. However, it isn’t always blue. Other changes have been made, including increasing the visibility of smaller accounts, making the process of applying for verification more consistent and transparent, and introducing a way for members of the public to suggest a potentially high-value account for verification.
Starting with the blue badge, the color may vary depending on the platform that the tweet is viewed on. That’s because the blue badge is a dynamic icon which changes color depending on the background. On desktops, phones, and tablets, it is usually blue, but in some cases it may be gray or other colors.
The verified badge is meant to let people know that the tweet is from an authentic, high-value account. In addition, Twitter states that it “helps people more easily find creators and influencers, and it’s a signal to other Twitter users that this is an account they can trust.”
In order to be eligible for verification, an account must meet certain criteria, including being active on Twitter for at least six months and having a biography and profile photo that reflect the purpose of the account. Other eligibility factors include having an account in good standing and an up-to-date website attached to the account.
The process for applying for verification has also been made easier. Now, anyone can suggest a potentially high-value account for verification. All they have to do is log onto their own Twitter account and submit the account they want verified. The suggestion will be reviewed by Twitter and the account may be verified if it meets the appropriate criteria.
In addition to making changes to the way the blue badge looks and the process for applying for verification, Twitter has also increased the visibility of smaller accounts. Twitter has added the verified badge to even more accounts and is continuously making efforts to provide more access to the badge for those who have earned it.
Twitter’s new changes to the verification system are a great step towards making it easier to find verified accounts and making sure that people are aware of the accounts that are trustworthy sources of information. The new blue badge is not always blue, but it can still act as a signal of trustworthiness to anyone who views it. Twitter’s efforts to make the verification process easier and more transparent are a great way to ensure that anyone can become verified and share their views with the community.
This Cyber News was published on www.zdnet.com. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:29 +0000