The New Feature of Meta Verified: Pay to Get Verified
Social media platforms have become an integrated part of our everyday lives. With their massive user base, it is important to maintain authenticity and security across the platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its latest feature called “Meta Verified,” a subscription-based service that will allow you to pay to get verified on its platforms.
Yes, nothing like paying for the privileged of being certified by a giant tech company like Meta. Because we all know the best way to prove that you’re a human is by giving away your government-issued ID and other personal documents to big tech. Then again, who needs privacy when you can have a blue checkmark next to your name? At least, now you can have the privilege of paying for your own oppression.
What Fees Does Meta Verified Come With?
Mark Zuckerberg has announced on Instagram that “Meta Verified” will begin at $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 if you’re one of those fancy IOS users. It looks like the guys at Meta have finally figured out a way to monetize the basic human desire for validation. So, what does this subscription get you? Just a little something called “peace of mind”- you get direct access to customer support. Also, let’s not forget the extra protection from impersonation accounts, it’s definitely worth the fees.
To prevent fake accounts, customers will have to get the blue badge, and they will have to provide their government ID that matches their profile name and picture. Talk about a background check. It really raises the question, is Meta a tech company or a governmental entity? Also, you need to be a fully-fledged adult to be eligible for this privilege. Anyone who is under 18 is simply too immature to handle the pressures of being Meta verified.
The Verification Race: Who‘s Offering What?
According to a Meta spokesperson, the blue badge, which was previously reserved for the “authentic and notable” among us, is now available to the masses. Why should the rich and famous be the only ones to prove they’re real people? Now everyone gets to prove to big tech that they are identity verified. But let’s not forget about the noble reason behind it, to increase authenticity and security across the platform. Of course, nothing says privacy by handing more of your personal information to big tech companies.
Meta is not the only social media platform that has launched its own subscription-based verification services. The race to the bottom continues among many of our favorite social media companies. They are not satisfied with just selling our data and attention to advertisers, now they’re selling us the privilege of being verified too. Everyone seems to be getting into the action, from Discord to Reddit and YouTube. We can’t forget Twitter, who took a break from the verification game after all those pesky fake accounts ruined the party. But now they are back, and they came with a vengeance, offering different color check marks to differentiate between entities. The best part is, it’s just $11 per month.
In conclusion, it looks like the race to monetize online authenticity is on. Meta joining the likes of Twitter, Discord, Reddit, and YouTube in offering subscription-based verification services. It’s like a twisted version of the adage, “Money talks.” With social media only getting bigger and more involved in our lives, it is very important to make sure that the people we associate with online are who they say they are. Now, check out our latest article on how AI is taking over the gaming industry.
