Blue Ticks

Are blue ticks becoming meaningless? What the theory of signalling tells us about social media verification

There was a general consensus that if someone had a blue tick, they were more likely to be a legitimate figure. However, with paid-for verification, tech companies have undermined that signalling system which is likely to have far-reaching effects

Court accepts double blue ticks on WhatsApp as proof of receipt of legal notice

The Delhi High Court had allowed the use of WhatsApp and emails in judicial proceedings from 4 May.

You read my message and never replied! WhatsApp 'blue ticks' mean you can't ignore messages

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