"Twitter's Verification Process Still Under Scrutiny: Users Await Transparency and Fairness"

 Twitter users have been waiting for a long time to see some changes in the way the social media platform verifies its users. The blue check-mark that appears next to a user's name has long been a symbol of legitimacy and credibility on Twitter. However, the process of obtaining this coveted badge has been a mystery to many, and some users have accused Twitter of not being transparent in its verification process.

In 2017, Twitter paused its verification process after criticism that it had verified the accounts of white supremacists and other controversial figures. The company then announced that it would overhaul its verification system to make it more transparent and accountable. In 2021, Twitter resumed its verification process, but many users have reported that the new system is still flawed and inconsistent.

Twitter's verification process involves several criteria, including the account holder's activity, completeness of the profile, and adherence to Twitter's rules and policies. However, many users have reported that these criteria are not consistently applied, and the verification process is opaque and arbitrary.

Twitter has acknowledged the concerns raised by its users and has promised to address them. The company has said that it is working on a new verification policy that will be more transparent and consistent. Twitter has also said that it will provide more information about the verification process and the criteria that it uses to verify accounts.

Despite these promises, many Twitter users are still waiting for a check-mark reckoning. They believe that Twitter needs to do more to ensure that its verification process is fair and consistent. Some users have called for a complete overhaul of the verification system, while others have suggested that Twitter should involve its users in the verification process.

Twitter has not yet announced a timeline for when it will roll out its new verification policy. However, the company has said that it is committed to making the verification process more transparent and accountable. Until then, Twitter users will continue to wait for a check-mark reckoning.