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Bluesky adds blue checks for verification, like the Twitter of old

We don't even mind that we've seen this before.

Bluesky is introducing new ways to recognize genuine, verified accounts on the social media platform. Bluesky will also let "select independent organizations" verify accounts of their employees directly, with one example being the New York Times which can now issue blue ticks to its journalists. As for the blue checks, Bluesky said in its update the platform is currently not accepting direct applications for verification; instead, it will launch a request form for notable and authentic accounts which are interested in becoming verified and/or trusted verifiers.

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