That and many users wouldn't do that for online accounts. Blue checkmarks are the exception while ignoring conventional internet wisdom... which came at a steep

That and many users wouldn't do that for online accounts. Blue checkmarks are the exception while ignoring conventional internet wisdom... which came at a steep price. Edit to the topic: As I said, the transport layer of SMS isn't safe, but I don't think it has practical merit. How often were SMS redirected or spied upon? In high profile cases? Even that would be difficult to determine, but the occurrence is probably very low. And for a twitter account? Seriously? Depends on the account but assessment of threats is the first step of an honest security review. My reddit pwd has been 'reddit' for years. That wouldn't fly if I were Madonna and if I had any attachment to it.