But the verified mention is no longer a verified mention. It’s a paid mention. And the people most likely to pay to ensure that their responses are seen broadl

But the verified mention is no longer a verified mention. It’s a paid mention. And the people most likely to pay to ensure that their responses are seen broadly are narcissists and people who want to sell you stuff like their latest get rich quick scheme, newsletter Subscription, etc. Actual verified users will dwindle in comparisons and the value of filtering out non “verified” responses will plummet.