David Frum

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David Frum @davidfrum

Imagine there's a hurricane on the way. You want accurate news - not panicky rumors. Whom to trust? Maybe @NHC_Atlantic ? Or @Fema? What happens when some sicko creates a parody account, buys a blue check mark, and tells lies? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 3, 2022

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David Frum @davidfrum

A point from the article about this idea of charging for verification Musk and his team seem to think of a blue check mark as a status marker, like a vanity license plate. They imagine it as a snob benefit to the bearer, for which the bearer should pay. That's a big mistake, EG: — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 3, 2022

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David Frum @davidfrum

Pretty obviously, the Musk team has not devoted even 5 minutes thought to protecting the integrity of their own franchise from crooks and fraudsters https://t.co/Szjjpw5858 — PolitiTweet.org

The entitled elite is not mad that they have to pay $8/month. They’re mad that anyone can pay $8/month.

Posted Nov. 3, 2022