Blue ticks, which were once a free sign of authenticity and celebrity, must now be purchased by subscribers for $8 per month, according to Twitter. Non-paying accounts with a blue tick were removed on Thursday, as owner Elon Musk implemented a strategy dubbed “Twitter Blue” to generate new revenue announced last year. Twitter has reinstated blue verification ticks to some media, celebrity, and other high-profile accounts, despite widespread opposition from recipients. Will you accept the blue tick badge back after removal ?

