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The Twitter community responded with mixed emotions. Many users, especially those opposed to the perceived elitism of blue checks, celebrated the temporary silencing of verified accounts. There's been a broad sentiment that blue check verification—a symbol of status and influence—has become a source of privilege, often used to amplify certain voices while drowning out others.
Some users humorously dubbed this the "blue check utopia,” suggesting that without verified accounts, Twitter could return to a more free and genuine conversation space. Memes and sarcastic tweets flooded the platform, with comments like "The verified accounts can't tweet now—it's their time to shine" and "Class war against verified blue checks begins anew."