As Twitter started unrolling its ‘paid’ blue tick, Olivier Veran, French minister and authorities spokesperson, stated on Sunday (November 6) that he is not going to pay USD 7.99 a month charge for account verification. He added that he had considerations about ambitions of the social media platform’s new proprietor Elon Musk.  

On Saturday, Twitter started updating its app in Apple’s App Store and began charging for the blue checkmarks. This is first main revision since Musk took over on October 28.

Twitter stated those that “sign up now” can obtain the checkmark subsequent to their consumer names, “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow”.

“I invite them to decertify my account without delay if they consider that this is something that one has to start paying for,” Veran instructed France 3 tv.

Before Musk took over, a blue checkmark subsequent to a consumer title meant Twitter had confirmed the account belonged to the individual or firm claiming it.

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Veran even stated he was unsure he would proceed to make use of Twitter following Musk’s takeover. He agreed that it was a significant communication software however added, “The fact that this major global tool belongs to one man, and that he displays ambitions that worry me a bit – at least some of them – means that I will remain vigilant and that I will take my own responsibilities if necessary.”

Veran has a verified Twitter account with a blue checkmark. The former well being minister has practically 425,000 followers.

(With inputs from companies)

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