De-legitimizing a bad actor

A Legitimization Effect occurs where an organization is perceived to be using its resources to support a political or governing authority.

De-legitimizing a bad actor

By using their resources to clearly differentiate the organization from the governing authority, an organization can avoid being co-opted. In some cases, this differentiation can demonstrate how ineffective or illegitimate the governing authority is.

  • How does the organization differentiate itself from governing authorities? Is this clear to the community?

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