Twitter just killed off legacy checkmarks, and the reaction is mixed
Today’s the day. The Twitter verification checkmark apocalypse is upon us.
Leading up to today, Twitter has made multiple pleas and what sometimes sounded like threats to users that, if they did not start paying for Twitter Blue, they would lose their verification checkmark. Twitter Blue, which costs at least $7.99 per month, would be the sole way to get the checkmark and remain verified on the social media platform.
Users had until April 20th to sign up for Twitter Blue. Well, that day is here, and as…