Engadget: Reddit is starting to verify public figures. “Like it or not, the checkmark has become an almost universal symbol on most social platforms, even though its exact meaning can vary significantly between services. Now, Reddit, which historically hasn’t cared that much about its users’ identity, is joining the club and starting to test verification for public figures on its platform.”

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