new proposal actually looks pretty good? https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1587498907336118274

specifically, making the blue check available to all but then having tags (e.g. https://twitter.com/DanClarkSports/status/1587529578137821184) for notable accounts

+1, I think the tag is the more interesting and impactful direction. it serves more semantic info with a transparent UX. however, the point of making it deterministic and rule based stands. Should also be coupled with a thoughtful mechanism to update the policy; might be needed to get legitimacy.