When we first saw a little blue circular cloud shape with a check next to Ashton Kutcher’s and Oprah Winfrey’s names years ago, I reckon the first thoughts that came into the minds of Twitter users were “What is that? How can I get that?”
Today, the verification badge is a known mark, signifying that an influential brand and persona online are indeed what or who they say they are. This feature, however, is not for the general public.
Twitter’s Verified badge mainly caters to known online personas, company identities, and entertainment personalities because many had already imitated their accounts in the past. We’ve seen users do it for giggles, to make a point, gain instant followers, or simply to squat.
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