Why Twitter Halted Its Verification System

The video discusses Twitter's verification policy, highlighting criticism over its inconsistency and the controversy surrounding the approval of a controversial account linked to the Unite the Right rally. Twitter temporarily halted its verification program to address these issues. The platform faces challenges balancing free speech with harmful content, especially concerning high-profile users like Donald Trump, whose tweets have sparked internal and external debates over policy violations. A notable incident involved a rogue employee disabling Trump's account temporarily.

What was the original purpose of Twitter's verification badge?

• To endorse popular accounts

• To indicate a real person behind an account

• To highlight trending topics

• To promote Twitter's brand

Why did Twitter temporarily halt its verification program?

• Due to a technical glitch

• To redesign the badge

• To increase the number of verified users

• Because of criticism over verifying a controversial account

What challenge does Twitter face with its verification badge?

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It is often seen as an endorsement

• It is not popular among users

• It is difficult to design

How does Twitter justify keeping President Trump's account active despite policy violations?

• He pays for premium services

• His comments provide news value

• He has a large follower base

• He follows all Twitter guidelines

What unusual event occurred with President Trump's Twitter account?

• It was permanently deleted

• It was verified twice

• It was temporarily disabled by a rogue employee

• It was hacked by a foreign entity