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by rtpg 3140 days ago
You say there's no consistency, but you've just stated the consistent rule.

Twitter gives the status to people who have good connections to Twitter.

Given we all agree on this being the actual state of things, getting mad at them for giving this status to white nationalists makes complete sense. Twitter is boosting these people with this verification process that serves to boost their friends.

If we think that the blue checkmark makes you belong to the country club, who you let in is a signifier of Twitter's beliefs.