Backlash over Twitter's new fee for emojis sparks debate on "paying the $8".

Twitter's blue checkmark, once a symbol of credibility, is now causing controversy as Elon Musk's Twitter Blue program charges users $8 for verification. Some users are outraged that they have to pay for something they previously had for free, while others see it as a status symbol. Musk claims that verified users will have increased visibility on the site, but some users feel that the program is forcing unwanted content on them.