Search This Blog

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Meta's Meta-Verified Subscription: A Hail Mary Pass to Keep a Dying Idea Alive


As someone who has been involved with technology since 1988, I have witnessed many technology revolutions, and I can confidently say that this move by Meta is the last gasp of a dying idea and company.

This is nuts and as oblivious as the night sky.  Meta is following the likes of MySpace and WordPerfect - we are witnessing the slow development of Facebook's Kodak Moment.

For years, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been struggling to maintain its relevance in an ever-changing technological landscape. The company has been embroiled in scandal after scandal, ranging from privacy breaches to political interference, and has been facing mounting pressure from regulators and users alike.

In response to these challenges, Meta has been desperately trying to reinvent itself by launching new features and services. However, its latest move, the Meta Verified subscription service, is nothing more than a desperate attempt to generate revenue and keep the company afloat.

The concept of a verification badge has been around for a while, and it was initially intended to provide users with a way to distinguish legitimate accounts from fake ones. However, over the years, the verification badge has become more of a status symbol, and it is often used by celebrities, politicians, and other high-profile individuals to boost their ego and credibility.

The fact that Meta is now offering a paid subscription service for a verification badge is a clear indication that the company is struggling to find new ways to generate revenue. In the past, the verification badge was granted to users based on their notoriety and public profile. Still, now it seems that anyone who is willing to pay for it can have it, regardless of their actual status.

Furthermore, the idea that Meta can charge users for a feature that was previously free is absurd. The company has always claimed to be about connecting people and providing them with a platform to share their thoughts and ideas. However, it now seems that Meta is more interested in making money than it is in serving its users.

Is Meta following Musk? Not a bad question, but the bigger query is, "Does it matter?" Because it doesn't. 

The move by Meta to launch a paid subscription  is a clear sign that the company is struggling to maintain its relevance in an ever-changing technological landscape. Meta's latest move is nothing more than a desperate attempt to generate revenue, and it is a clear indication that the company is in its last gasp of existence. It is time for Meta to accept the reality that its time has passed and for the company to make way for the next technology revolution.

It was a great run but at the core, it is still a piece of software created in a dorm room, to meet girls.


__________

Search question: "Is Meta's Meta-Verified subscription the last gasp of a dying company? Read my latest post on LinkedIn to find out why this move is a sign of desperation #Meta #technology #subscription #desperation"

Tweet: "Is Meta's Meta-Verified subscription the last gasp of a dying company? Read my latest post on LinkedIn to find out why this move is a sign of desperation #Meta #technology #subscription #desperation"

Intro: As a technology veteran who has witnessed many technology revolutions, I have seen many companies come and go. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is a company that has been struggling to maintain its relevance in the ever-changing tech landscape. The company has faced numerous challenges, ranging from privacy breaches to political interference, and has been struggling to reinvent itself by launching new features and services. In this post, I will discuss Meta's latest move, the Meta Verified subscription service, and why it is a clear sign that the company is in its last gasp of existence. I will also explore what this means for the future of the company and the wider tech industry. Finally, I will offer my thoughts on what the company can do to regain its footing and regain the trust of its users.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Contact Me

Greg Walters, Incorporated
greg@grwalters.com
262.370.4193