Elon Musk says Twitter will permanently suspend any account that impersonates another. Musk gave the warning after some celebrities changed their Twitter display names and tweeted as 'Elon Musk' following his decision to verify all comers for $8/month.
Actor Valerie Bertinelli had similarly appropriated Musk’s screen name — posting a series of tweets in support of Democratic candidates on Saturday before switching back to her true name. “Okey-dokey. I’ve had fun and I think I made my point,” she tweeted afterwards.
Twitter did not respond on Sunday to an email seeking comment on the verified accounts issue and Griffin’s suspension. If the company were to strip current verified users of blue checks — something that hasn’t happened — that could exacerbate disinformation on the platform during Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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