This is how the Sneetches began.https://twitter.com/cnet/status/755724940444327936 …
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Shorter Twitter: Sure, we'll verify someone who's already at 10,000 followers: if she gives us more data.
Why would anyone have that verified mark? Is that like buying player skins for PC games?
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