Musk Says Twitter Impersonators Will Be Banned Forever

On Sunday, Elon Musk said that Twitter users who impersonate without explicitly identifying the account as a "parody" account would be permanently removed without notice.

Musk added in a subsequent tweet that Twitter traditionally warned before suspension, but now that Twitter is introducing mass verification, there would be no notice and "no exceptions."

Musk said any name change would temporarily remove the confirmed checkmark.

Twitter upgraded its app on the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store on Saturday to charge $8 for blue check verification marks in Elon Musk's first significant social media update.

Last month, Musk, who will also run Twitter, established a "vastly diverse views" content moderation panel.

"No substantial content or account reinstatements will be made before this council convenes," he continued.

Twitter will not restore banned accounts until it has a "clear methodology," Musk said last week.

Musk stated that such a process would take at least a few weeks, clarifying the probable return of Twitter's most notorious banned user, former U.S. President Trump. The updated itinerary means Trump will not return before the November 8 midterm elections.

The New York Times reported earlier on Sunday that Twitter is withholding verification check marks for new subscribers until after Tuesday's congressional elections.