Elon Musk

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Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended

 
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R to @elonmusk: Previously, we issued a warning before suspension, but now that we are rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning.

This will be clearly identified as a condition for signing up to Twitter Blue.

 
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R to @elonmusk: Any name change at all will cause temporary loss of verified checkmark

 
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Widespread verification will democratize journalism & empower the voice of the people

 
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R to @EvaFoxU: We are implementing additional safeguards to prevent impersonation, as well as collective use of Verified accounts by a single individual or organization

 
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R to @BillyM2k: No problem to use a pseudonym. The high-level principle is just that verified users can’t engage in malicious deception.

 
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R to @alex_avoigt: Twitter user numbers have increased significantly around the world since the deal was announced.

And these are very early days. As Twitter becomes by far the most reliable source of truth, it will be indispensable.

 
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Twitter needs to become by far the most accurate source of information about the world. That’s our mission.

 
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My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk

 
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R to @kylegrantham: You represent the problem: journalists who think they are the only source of legitimate information. That’s the big lie.