Building Quote by Caterina Fake
“In building a social network, the standards and mores of a community are its lifeblood; one does not lightly 'experiment' with these, and LinkedIn is exactly right to defend them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on community standards, 2015
Community norms are essential to a network’s health; they must be respected and protected.
In simple terms: Respect community norms.
Guard and uphold community standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online platform governance
- moderation policies
- user onboarding
- brand protection
- policy enforcement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance innovation with preserving core values?
- What mechanisms ensure norms stay relevant?
Changing norms can be slow and resistant to innovation.