JosephMennFeb 22, 2023
Russian propagandists are buying Twitter’s new blue checks, giving their lies about Ukraine more prominence. A dozen are tweeting in English, reaching millions. Gift link: https://wapo.st/3m2enaY
Russian propagandists are buying Twitter blue-check verifications

As the Ukraine war enters its second year, the presence of accounts pushing Russian propaganda on Twitter has skyrocketed.

The Washington Post
Show threadDrBob, 🧠 Mechanic
@JosephMenn So the ‘blue checkmark’ is completely worthless and just a money grab for #elonmusk and #twitter — not surprising at all!
Feb 22, 2023 at 3:33pmWeb
Show threadAutisticMumTo3Feb 22, 2023
@drrjv @JosephMenn
What would be surprising would be if it was worth anything
Show threadPeggy StuartFeb 22, 2023
@drrjv @JosephMenn Just a different form of advertising for those willing to pay. Now when I see a blue check I immediately distrust that account.