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2023-04-02 -Great Cultural Revolution

New York Times Loses Twitter Verification Badge

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Posted by DarthVader 2023-04-02 14:58|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 Thoughts and prayers for those impacted by this loss.

Ah who am I kidding? I'm laughing my ass off.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-04-02 14:59|| 2023-04-02 14:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Is there a rage and vengeance day scheduled to counteract this grave affront to traditional media?

Posted by Super Hose 2023-04-02 15:25|| 2023-04-02 15:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Reading past the headline, my shadenboner is somewhat deflated to learn that it is not the Times losing its badge, but the entire blue check program winding down.

The amusing part is the NYT can't / won't pay $8 per month for advertising.

Posted by SteveS 2023-04-02 16:51|| 2023-04-02 16:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Actually, Twitter wants to charge corporations $1000/month for bluechecks, with $50/mo for associated accounts. As in, make them pay for the free publishing.
They, of course, believe that we all should feel grateful that they bestow their wisdom on us.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-04-02 19:02|| 2023-04-02 19:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Shoot, I don't blame the Slimes. $1,000/month? No way.

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-04-02 21:06|| 2023-04-02 21:06|| Front Page Top

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