Twitter to remove blue check badge for Beyoncé and Ronaldo

The social media giant began removing the once-coveted blue tick verification from thousands of accounts on Thursday. The move comes as owner Elon Musk attempts to overhaul the social media company to turn a profit. The decision to monetise verification could usher in a massive cultural and power shift on the platform. The blue check became a status symbol and a sign of authority. But in the new Twitter-verse, Mr Musk wants users to pay to be verified. Beyoncé and Ronaldo and other celebrities to lose the badges . What is your take on losing a blue check on twitter?