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As of now, some verified accounts have regained their ability to tweet, but the incident left a lasting impact. Many users expressed that the enforced silence was long overdue, echoing sentiments that blue checks have become more of a status symbol than a mark of authenticity.
Others argued that if Twitter wants real reform, it should consider abolishing the blue check entirely or at least overhauling the verification system. One popular idea is to implement a pay-per-tweet model, which would democratize visibility and reduce the influence of verified privilege.