Twitter to begin removing legacy verified checkmarks on April 1

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The old Twitter verified checkmark system is officially coming to an end next month.

In a tweet, the social network confirmed that it will begin removing the legacy verified checkmarks on April 1st. Going forward, the only way to obtain a checkmark will be to pay for one. Individuals can simply pay $8.75 CAD/month (annual plan) or $10/month (monthly plan), while organizations will have to apply and fork over $1,000 USD (about $1,372 CAD).

Since acquiring Twitter last year, Elon Musk has accused the old verification system of being “corrupt” without providing any actual evidence. He’s also been looking at Twitter Blue subscriptions as an additional revenue stream for a company that has been consistently losing money.

However, many have criticized the shift to the Twitter Blue system for defeating the whole purpose of verification, which was originally intended for public figures, organizations and the like. Now, though, anyone can simply pay to receive a checkmark. The company had to temporarily pause Blue subscriptions due to users paying for a checkmark and then changing their name to impersonate others.

News of the sunsetting of the legacy checkmark system comes as Twitter Blue has expanded worldwide. Elsewhere in the world of Twitter, the unbelievably immature Musk has also set up the company’s press email account to reply to inquiries with poop emojis.