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Additionally, what does "verify" here actually mean?
Is it identity verification? If so, how does a custom domain verify one's identity?
many freelancers - reporters, scientists, artists etc - all have personal websites/blogs where they host their stuff, get feedback and maybe even make some sales. the custom domain allows people to know "this account is tied to this website" as you need domain access to place the verification files
Apr 21, 2025 16:42So what about those who don't have websites or blogs, and how do custom domains prevent against impersonation in those cases?
fighting impersonation is a never ending battle if you reduce everything endlessly.
if you see no need to have a website and are not part of an organisation where your words have impacts to the public, then what concern do you have for being "impersonated"?
this is "a means" that's in our own power
the whole point of verification is for organisations to say "this person who claims to be affiliated with us, is indeed affiliated with us". it's not a special badge for every user who feels they need public validation and it offers no power or position over anyone else.
it would be nice to see more than just these current 2 ways to verify people in the future, but users need to submit those suggestions to get them implemented.
there is no catch all solution, so diminishing the ones we have doesn't help anyone.
