Former blue-check media types and others who previously enjoyed the spoils the checkmark provided under the previous ownership aren't thrilled with how things are going now that Twitter is called X and is owned by Elon Musk. Here are a couple of recent examples:&nbsp;

However, as the saying goes, one person's trash is another person's treasure.

What's really going on here? @DanFriedman81 has a good explanation:

The former Elite Blue Check Brigade under previous ownership were coddled, promoted and protected, and things have changed:

That bubble has been burst and many of the former Elite Blue-Check Brigade members don't like it.

And obviously, that objective has been met.

Also have you noticed that many of the people who say they're leaving X never quite seem to actually get around to doing that?

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 {ai:summary}<p>#society #technology</p><p>Former blue-check media types and others are dissatisfied with the current state of Twitter under Elon Musk's ownership. They believe the platform is becoming more like Gab, filled with hatred, lies, and harassment. The change in ownership has disrupted the privileged status of verified users, who received favorable treatment from the algorithm and had the ability to shape discourse. Many of these former elite blue-check members are frustrated with the loss of their special privileges and the influx of "normies" into the platform.</p>

Thread Explaining Former Elite Blue-Check Brigade's Unhappiness With Musk's X Says it ALL

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