Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/28 – Rise Of The Blue Checks
Mar 28, 2023
Twitter is setting the stage for a new era, making blue check verification a must for visibility. This move raises eyebrows about fairness and user dynamics. The podcast dives into Binance's legal troubles and the fallout from regulatory issues. Meanwhile, Disney is shutting down its metaverse division amid wider skepticism towards NFTs. Leadership changes are afoot at Lyft, and Amazon is opening its Sidewalk network to innovators, promising to enhance smart home connectivity. It's a whirlwind of tech shifts!
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Rise of the Blue Checks
- Elon Musk announced that only verified accounts will appear on Twitter's "For You" tab starting April 15th.
- This raises concerns about the future of organic reach and the potential for a pay-to-play model.
The Dark Side of the Blue Check
- Be prepared for increased negativity if you pay for a Twitter Blue checkmark.
- Users with checkmarks often receive hateful messages and misinterpretations of their tweets, as shared by Derek Guy.
Twitter's Secret VIP List
- Twitter maintains a "VIP list" of accounts given increased visibility, despite Musk's claims of equal treatment.
- This list includes politicians, journalists, celebrities, and others, raising questions about fairness and transparency.