<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # Negative behavior can spread through imitation and... > Negative behavior can spread through imitation and permission. Moderation changes the social proof available to later participants, which means removing persistent disruption can be a design decision rather than a failure of confidence. **Source:** [[livestreams/Social Media Success — Trust, Platform Control, and Organic Reach — Primary Recording - Workbook|Social Media Success — Trust, Platform Control, and Organic Reach — Primary Recording]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Negative behavior can spread through imitation and permission. Moderation changes the social proof available to later participants, which means removing persistent disruption can be a design decision rather than a failure of confidence.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-negative-behavior-spread-rather-failure-confidence ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->