Goodbye, and for some, good riddance, to Twitter's legacy blue checkmark. https://www.pcmag.com/news/rip-legacy-blue-checkmarks-twitter-kills-off-old-verified-badges
RIP Legacy Blue Checkmarks: Twitter Kills Off Old Verified Badges

Despite the loss, many users are joking at the demise of their legacy blue checkmarks, which have been replaced with a verified badge anyone can buy.

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@PCMag Why would anyone want to pay for one, it's a sign of ridicule.