"Years ago, before verified accounts were a thing, back when I was on Eastenders, ..."

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Kevin M. Kruse Retweeted

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Years ago, before verified accounts were a thing, back when I was on Eastenders, I was contacted multiple times by parents of children who had been “conversing” with me online. 11-15 year old children that had been talking with a fake me.
I was informed one of these children-
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[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. No idea what this means ... just sayin (nt)

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. The thread goes on to point out the desirability of verification. NT

[brooklynite]

4. But verification based on authenticity, not payment.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

5. Right. Sorry. Supposedly "working" now. NT

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. Eastenders is a popular BBC TV show

It's like saying "when I was on CSI ...".

[mahatmakanejeeves]

6. Also sorry. Ran on PBS too in the US. Thanks. NT

[crickets]

7. Online safety and reliability is the point of account verification, not clout or prestige. (eta)

The point is sailing over Musk's head in a big way, and good on Rob Kazinsky for explaining it so plainly. If someone who claims to be bewildered by social media can understand it, Musk has no excuse for failing to do so.


Edit to add:

Rob Kazinsky warns Elon Musk of possible child endangerment without blue ticks on Twitter
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rob-kazinsky-twitter-blue-tick-elon-musk-b2216657.html
No paywall: https://archive.ph/4bdnD