Journalists against X's "blue ticks"

Twitter's blue X mark scheme, which once served as an indicator of authenticity, has now become a cause for concern for some journalists.

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Elon Musk's latest announced policy of imposing blue X marks on accounts with more than 2,500 followers has sparked a backlash from some in the media.

Although the move was intended to correct the problem of fraudulent accounts being more visible than journalists' posts, it has caused a wave of discontent. Media outlets have pointed out the shortcomings of the new policy, arguing that it makes their work more difficult and violates the principles of independence.

Journalist Matt Binder noted that he received a blue X on his account without his prior approval.

Media representatives do not have the option to refuse blue X marks placed on their accounts. The situation is causing outrage among media representatives, who believe that this violates their professional independence and affects their work.

Source: 9to5Mac