Paid blue tick status could make it harder to tell if information is coming from a legitimate source.
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Signalling theory tells us lots about the way paid-for verification has disrupted the blue tick system.
As of this weekend, users can ‘buy’ a verification badge on Twitter for just US$8. This problematic system will have widespread consequences.
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