1) Having the checkmark gave them access to public figures (DMs were usually open between checkmark people and closed to the public). 2) Using embeds in their

1) Having the checkmark gave them access to public figures (DMs were usually open between checkmark people and closed to the public). 2) Using embeds in their articles let them launder copyright via twitter randos to let them avoid paying royalties to license images and videos from the original sources.