The social media of old, are so desperate for money, they’re now copying Twitters widely mocked decision, to charge monthly, for a verification badge.
https://youtu.be/6t3eiNHL2Zo

In the days of old, jannies were widely mocked for moderating (often very profitable) sites, for free, just to feel some kind of power.

Now even more pathetic creatures emerge, willing to cough up a monthly payment, as well as a copy of their government ID, for this feeling.