![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/twitter-will-ban-unlabelled-parody-accounts-says-elon-musk/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/127539393_mediaitem127539389.jpg&description=Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk says Twitter users engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying it as a parody account will be permanently suspended.Twitter previously issued a warning before suspending accounts, but there would now be no warning, he announced in a series of tweets.The company's new owner laid off around half of the company's workforce at the end of last week.He also confirmed plans to allow users to buy blue-tick verified status.Detailing the new policy on parody accounts, Mr Musk tweeted: "Previously, we issued a warning before suspension, but now that we are rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning."He added that "any name change at all will cause temporary loss of verified checkmark".Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2022 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.View original tweet on TwitterSeveral accounts that had changed their name to Elon Musk and mocked the billionaire have been suspended or placed behind a warning sign, including those of US comedian Kathy Griffin and former NFL player Chris Kluwe.Other accounts, including one parodying former US President Donald Trump by comedian Tim Heidecker, are yet to be suspended. Mr Musk has previously said he opposed permanent bans on Twitter, including that of Mr Trump's official account. Mr Musk said last week that banned accounts would not be reinstated until there was "a clear process for doing so".The New York Times reported on Sunday that Twitter was delaying the rollout of verification check marks to subscribers of its new service until after Tuesday's US midterm elections. At the weekend, the social media site's website app began offering an update that will charge $8 (£7) a month for its blue, verified checkmark.On Friday, the billionaire said Twitter was losing more than $4m per day, insisting that thi){kind=link}
Elon Musk says Twitter accounts engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying they are a parody will be permanently suspended.
Twitter previously issued a warning before suspending accounts, but there would now be no warning, he announced.
A number of accounts that changed their name to Elon Musk and mocked the billionaire have already been suspended or placed behind a warning sign.
Twitter’s billionaire new owner took over the company late last month.
At the end of last week he laid off around half of the company’s workforce.