Several users have reported being bluechecked without signing up for X Premium services, which were recently offered for free by Elon Musk. The criteria for receiving a free blue checkmark required an account with over 2,500 followers. Those with over 5,000 followers would receive X Premium Plus benefits. The issue of blue checks with high-profile accounts dates back to Musk’s acquisition of X or Twitter, causing controversy over the monetization of this feature.
Despite the free nature of the blue checkmark, some users are unhappy, feeling like they are essentially paying Elon Musk for it. They are seeking ways to opt-out of this involuntary verification. Jane Manchun Wong, a prominent app researcher at Meta, also shared her experience of being bluechecked and detailed the process in a Twitter thread.
TLDR: Users are unexpectedly receiving blue checkmarks without subscribing to services, prompting backlash and confusion over the monetization of verification features. Prominent personalities and app researchers have voiced their concerns and experiences with the issue.
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