Neo-nazis and other fringe figures were also not given checkmarks and conservatives felt the program was biased against them.
Of course, problems emerged quickly.
The new verified system does not even seem effective at eliminating bots or establishing humanness of regular users.
X is introducing parody labels for accounts to address a problem it created.Anna Barclay/Getty
Running a slew of engagement farming accounts does not seem like authentic, human behavior.
Except this time the blue checkmarks are at best useless and at worse a confusing nuisance that encourages slop.
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