X has allowed paid users under its Blue service to hide their verification marks on the platform.
In an update, the Elon Musk-run company said that paid subscribers can choose to hide their checkmarks on accounts.
“The checkmark will be hidden on your profile and posts. The checkmark may still appear in some places and some features could still reveal you have an active subscription,” said X.
Twitter Blue is a subscription service that offers users a variety of features, including the ability to undo tweets, read articles without ads, and have access to exclusive content. One of the most controversial features of Twitter Blue is the blue checkmark, which is a verified badge that indicates that a user is an important or influential figure.
In recent months, there has been growing criticism of the blue checkmark, with some users arguing that it is a symbol of elitism and that it gives verified users an unfair advantage.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to hide the blue checkmark is up to the individual user. However, the fact that Twitter is giving users this option is a positive step, as it allows users to have more control over their profiles and to choose how they want to present themselves to the world.
