The recent purge of Twitter’s blue verification checkmarks has sparked controversy, with some wondering if the royal family will use taxpayer money to purchase the new subscription service, Twitter Blue.
The checks disappeared from the accounts of a wide range of users, including journalists, academics, and celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Bill Gates, Pope Francis, former president Donald Trump, and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, were also affected by the purge, and it remains unclear whether they will subscribe to Twitter Blue. However, if they do decide to use taxpayer money to pay for the service, they could face backlash.
Twitter Blue is a new subscription service that offers additional features, such as the ability to undo tweets and organize bookmarks, for a monthly fee. While some users have expressed interest in the service, many others have criticized it as another way for Twitter to monetize its platform.
If the royal couple does choose to subscribe to Twitter Blue, it could lead to questions about their use of taxpayer funds. Some may argue that it is inappropriate for members of the royal family to use public funds for social media subscriptions, especially when many taxpayers are struggling financially.
In any case, the recent purge of Twitter’s blue verification checkmarks has once again highlighted the power and influence of social media platforms, and the ways in which they are changing the way we communicate and interact with each other.
