I understand this is a hot topic and I’m not necessarily judging anyone for their personal choice to use the verified mark on any particular platform. It’s a complex topic and there are understandable reasons why some have chosen to verify their account. For example, I have seen many accounts struggle consistently with dealing with imposter accounts.
However, I am acknowledging a trend that has become a game of leveraging our vulnerabilities for increasing profit margins and corporate gain.
Is it really a mark of authenticity and trust? If so, at what cost?
I feel like the trend in social media is to sell ourselves for the opportunity to be seen as “trustworthy.” When the capitalist game itself is not trustworthy.
Are our voices really more “authentic” because we have a checkmark next to our name?
What about all those that are vulnerably and authentically putting themselves out there, unwilling to play the social game?
If anything it’s become a status mark and an excuse to crush those that see beyond the veil of false promises that are crushing our individuality and authentic voices so that corporations can keep lining their pockets and perpetuate an endless and vicious cycle of capitalist gain at the expense of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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