Because it’s a way to buy algorithmic preference, the blue check has already subconsciously taken on the same association in my brain that “promoted” at the bot

Because it’s a way to buy algorithmic preference, the blue check has already subconsciously taken on the same association in my brain that “promoted” at the bottom of a tweet has. If more notable accounts drop the check, and more grifters buy in for the algorithmic preference, it wouldn’t surprise me if the signaling value of the check goes negative. (Currently my “for you” tab is full of linkedin-quality posts from blue check accounts)