In a shocking turn of events, Twitter is working on a new verification process for its high-end Twitter Blue subscribers. In order to prove their authenticity, Twitter Blue subscribers will be required to submit a government-issued ID and a selfie. Yes, you heard that right folks, a selfie!
Twitter has reportedly stated that this new verification process is necessary to reduce the number of fake accounts on the platform. But let’s be honest here, who wants to give their ID and selfie to Twitter? I mean, what are they going to do with that information anyways? It’s not like they are the FBI.
Twitter Blue subscribers are now becoming suspicious about Twitter’s true motives, and some have even joked that they are going to create fake ID’s with funny names like “Fanny McFluffernutter” and “Johnny Banana Hammock.” Maybe that’s the new requirement to become a Twitter Blue subscriber – have a funny name!
But in all seriousness, we hope that Twitter reconsiders this new verification process. We all know that social media is not real life, and it’s ok if some people want to keep their anonymity. Plus, who wants to look at a bunch of government-issued ID’s and selfies anyways? We’re all about funny memes and cat videos here on Twitter. Let’s stick to what we know best!
