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I got verified because someone took my picture, made a lookalike account & started following my colleagues.
I work with high risk people. This was dangerous.
If you can get a blue tick for $8 without identity verification... expect an absolute epidemic of 'verified' fakes.
I work with high risk people. This was dangerous.
If you can get a blue tick for $8 without identity verification... expect an absolute epidemic of 'verified' fakes.
A spasm of #VeriFakes would have been hard for pre-November Twitter staffing to manage.
But coming after big cuts in key roles?
Everyone should worry.
But coming after big cuts in key roles?
Everyone should worry.
The potential for crime, harm to users & disinformation from #VeriFakes is enormous.
I sincerely hope that those remaining at Twitter have the room & support to think the problem through.
And implement workable strategies before the inevitable crisis.
I sincerely hope that those remaining at Twitter have the room & support to think the problem through.
And implement workable strategies before the inevitable crisis.
