Aye, it’s a right shame, innit? We all dream of that blue tick next to our names on Twitter, but for most of us regular folk, it’s just not gonna happen. Nowt to be disheartened about though, because I’m here to tell you why getting verified is as rare as hen’s teeth.
The Elusive Blue Tick
First things first, let me explain what this whole verification business is all about. You see, Twitter has this fancy system where they put a little blue tick next to the profiles of famous folks and public figures. It’s like their way of saying “Hey world, this person is legit!” But don’t go thinking you can just waltz in and demand one for yourself.
To even have a chance at getting verified on Twitter, you need to meet certain criteria. They’re looking for accounts that are authentic (none o’ them fake ones), notable (meaning you’ve made some sorta impact), and active (no point having a verified account if ya never use it).
The VIP Treatment
If we’re being honest with ourselves here in Yorkshire land, most of us ain’t exactly celebrities or high-profile individuals. Sure, we might have our fair share of followers and witty banter online, but that doesn’t quite cut the mustard when it comes to verification.
You see love, those coveted blue ticks are usually reserved for big shots like politicians, journalists with clout or well-known personalities from tellyland. They want people who’ve got influence and reach – not just any Tom or Jane off the street.
The Verification Game
Now listen up petal ’cause here comes the real kicker. Even if you do meet all the criteria and have a shot at getting verified, it’s still like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Twitter only opens up their verification process every now and then, and when they do, it’s like everyone and their dog is clamoring for that blue tick.
They’ve got this fancy application form where you gotta prove your worthiness with links to news articles about yourself or official documents that show you’re who you say you are. And even then, there’s no guarantee they’ll give ya the nod of approval.
The Verdict
So my dear Yorkshire pals, let’s not get our hopes up too high when it comes to Twitter verification. It’s a rare feat reserved for the cream of the crop in terms of fame and influence. But fret not! We can still enjoy tweeting away without that little blue tick next to our names – after all, we’re just regular folk sharing our thoughts with the world.
