Vir Das has the proper response to his blue tick verification disappearing from Twitter, and he has declared he’s okay with anybody impersonating him on the social media platform. In a enjoyable response to the event, Vir stated folks ought to take it to be an impersonator’s account in the event that they really feel offended by his tweets and will consider it to be his account in the event that they just like the posts. (Also learn: Amid SC listening to, comic Vir Das defends same-sex marriage)
In a collection of tweets, Vir wrote, “I like this world. To verify an artist, buy tickets, not ticks…Bye blue tick. I’m okay with someone impersonating me on twitter. You deal with the things they call me ..How about this? If you like what I’m saying…it’s the real me. If you’re pissed off/offended/looking to take action/going to complain to some sort of metaphorical papa…..this account belongs to an unverified impersonator. Cool?”
Nargis Fakhri additionally tweeted about it and wrote Friday morning, “I never really come on here. i just noticed I’m no longer verified with that blue thingy. So now everyone with a blue check pays a fee for it. Hmm okay. if anyone can buy it then what’s the point.”
On Thursday, Twitter eliminated the legacy verified blue ticks from all accounts and the one particular person Twitter customers with verified blue checkmarks are those paying for Twitter Blue – a month-to-month subscription of ₹650-700. Several different celebs additionally reacted to the brand new growth.
Prakash Raj wrote, “Bye bye #BlueTick …. It was nice having you….my journey ..my conversations..my sharing…will continue with my people … you take care #justasking.” Ravi Kishan additionally tweeted his response and wrote, “Why me ..???? Blue tick gone ????????????? Mr musk ????”
Many others Bollywood stars, together with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt have additionally misplaced their verified blue ticks from their Twitter accounts.
Initially launched in 2009 as a manner of defending well-known people from impersonation and tackling false data, the blue tick was speculated to be taken down earlier this month. Previously, there have been no costs for the verification and the blue tick. After he took over the corporate final 12 months, Elon Musk launched Twitter Blue with the check-mark badge as one of many premium perks.
Vir Das directed the Netflix stand-up particular Landing that launched in December final 12 months. Prior to the present, he did Vir Das: For India that additionally bagged an International Emmy nomination in one of the best comedy class in 2021.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com