X is making a change to its Premium subscription service that has some users up in arms. According to an archive of X’s webpage detailing what comes with X Premium, the “hide your checkmark” feature will no longer be available for paid subscribers. This feature allowed users to hide their blue checks, which were previously a mark of a notable account and provided some assurance to followers of the account’s authenticity.

The decision to stop hiding checkmarks came after X began gifting blue checks to popular accounts. Last week, X doled out even more blue checks to accounts with over 2,500 paid verified followers. This has led to some users feeling that the blue checks are no longer a mark of exclusivity or authenticity, and that paying for a Premium subscription is no longer worth it.

One user, @4gntt, posted on Twitter, “Let me hide my checkmark, I’m not a fucking bot.” Another user, @jeremyphoward, posted, “Oh no, I signed up to X Premium since it’s required for them to pay me… but now they [are] making the cringemark non-optional 🙁 Not sure if it’s worth it.”

It is currently unclear when the “hide your checkmark” feature will stop working. Some users are upset that their blue checks will soon no longer be hidden, while others are happy to have the opportunity to show off their blue checks.

X has not yet commented on the change, but it is clear that the decision has sparked controversy among users. The “hide your checkmark” feature was previously a valuable perk for paid subscribers, and its removal may lead some users to reconsider their subscription status.

In response to the backlash, X has released a statement saying that they understand the concerns of their users and are considering implementing a new feature that would allow users to hide their blue checks while still maintaining their Premium subscription. However, no further details have been provided at this time.

The change in X’s policy is significant because it highlights the platform’s shift towards prioritizing paid subscriptions over other features. By making the “hide your checkmark” feature unavailable for free users, X is effectively encouraging more people to sign up for Premium subscriptions. This could lead to increased revenue for the company, but it may also alienate some users who are not willing or able to pay for a subscription.

In conclusion, the removal of the “hide your checkmark” feature from X’s Premium subscription service has sparked controversy among users. While some are happy to show off their blue checks, others are upset that they will no longer be able to hide them. The decision highlights X’s shift towards prioritizing paid subscriptions, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the platform’s user base in the long term.