How Twitter’s verification process has ticked everyone off
The recent disastrous rollout of verification on platform is hurting everyone – including the social media giant’s own advertising revenues
Elon Musk seemed not to believe users when they said they wouldn't pay for blue ticks. Photo: Reuters — © REUTERS
Cathy Cullen
Twitter’s disastrous verification rollout last week went beyond blue ticks and celebrity accounts.
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