has suggested that social media platform make it mandatory for people to identify themselves properly before creating an account.The British actor made this statement on his Instagram page in light of the recent spate of trolling and racial abuse on social media.
“SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES SHOULD MAKE THIS MANDATORY FOR ALL USERS,” he added. The “Beasts Of No Nation” actor explained that allowing users to create accounts without identifying themselves is similar to “boarding a plane and not having to show I.D.” Elba concluded that, “if cowards want to spout racial rhetoric then say it with your name, not your username.”Elba’s proposition comes after social media platforms were inundated with racist messages and posts directed at three Black players on England’s football team, following a tough loss to Italy last week in the UEFA Euro 2020 championship match.
Twitter also verifies users with a similar blue tick. According to the platform’s help centre, one may choose one of three methods of verifying your identity:
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