As per Meta:
“To help up-and-coming creators grow their presence and build community faster, we’ll begin testing a new offering called Meta Verified, a subscription bundle on Instagram and Facebook that includes a verified badge, which authenticates your account with government ID, proactive account protection, access to account support, and increased visibility and reach. We’re starting with a gradual test in Australia and New Zealand later this week to learn what’s most valuable, and we hope to bring Meta Verified to the rest of the world soon.”
What are you thoughts and feelings about paying to get verified?
SO! What? SOcial 
Loved it.
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I think it’s a great idea! I think it will help people build a better community and grow their businesses. I think it’s important that businesses have a way to show their customers that they are reputable and that their products are good.
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