In this episode, we discuss the recent introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid subscription service that offers users additional features such as an undo button, bookmark folders, and more.

In this episode of Richardson's Rubicon Pod, I discussed various topics surrounding Twitter Blue, including its features, the recent removal of Blue Tick badges from legacy Verified accounts, and my personal experience with the subscription. I also shared my background as a gaming content creator and podcaster, as well as my decision to repurpose my Twitter account for political commentary and launch a new podcast under my real identity.

Throughout the episode, I shared my thoughts on the controversy surrounding paid verification through the Blue Tick, and how Twitter could have handled it differently to avoid upsetting its users. I also discussed the importance of having diverse perspectives on the platform, and how blocking users based on their blue tick alone could lead to an echo chamber.

Overall, this episode tackled a range of interesting and relevant topics that are worth discussing in the ever-changing landscape of social media.

This is what you get: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/twitter-blue

Discuss here: https://richardsonsrubicon.com/community/episode-topics/episode-13-tick-off-twitter/