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Use This Glitch to Get Your Twitter Verification Back for Some Reason
If you see a blue check on Twitter these days, it’s likely because that accounts now pays for Twitter Blue and not because they verified their identity with the company. But thanks to the company firing much of its staff and its digital infrastructure falling apart, you can get your blue check back free of…
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The Other Reason It’s a Perfect Time to Join Mastodon, the Open-Source Twitter Alternative
Last week, Mastodon finally launched its free, official Android app, making it easier than ever to use the open-source Twitter alternative on Android devices. Mastodon’s timing couldn’t be better, as Twitter’s board just approved Elon Musk’s $US44 ($61) billion bid to buy Twitter. The sudden impending buyout has split the Twitter user base. Some users…