Twitter dabbling with verifying identities

Mac Daddy · Jun 13, 2009, 07:31 AM

Authenticity badges were popping up at Twitter on Friday as the popular micro-blogging service tested a way to verify that people tweeting are who they claim to be.

Twitter accounts for celebrities Ashton Kutcher and Oprah Winfrey bore blue seals containing white check marks to indicate the identities were verified.

Kutcher's verified account had more than two million followers. There were dozens of others tweeting in his name.

There was also a verified Twitter account for four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal of the Phoenix Suns.
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Source: Physorg

Jun 13, 2009, 07:31 AM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Twitter dabbling with verifying identities Authenticity badges were popping up at Twitter on Friday as the popular micro-blogging service tested a way to verify that people tweeting are who they claim to be. Twitter accounts for celebrities Ashton Kutcher and Oprah Winfrey bore blue seals containing white check marks to indicate the identities were verified. Kutcher's verified account had more than two million followers. There were dozens of others tweeting in his name. There was also a verified Twitter account for four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal of the Phoenix Suns. _______________ Source: Physorg __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen