diff --git a/cogs/aimod.py b/cogs/aimod.py
index 5587ed3..aa1d706 100644
--- a/cogs/aimod.py
+++ b/cogs/aimod.py
@@ -1852,7 +1852,7 @@ CRITICAL: Do NOT output anything other than the required JSON response.
             print(f"Ignoring message {message.id} from DM.")
             return
         # Check if moderation is enabled for this guild
-        if not get_guild_config(message.guild.id, "ENABLED", True):
+        if not get_guild_config(message.guild.id, "ENABLED", False):
             print(
                 f"Moderation disabled for guild {message.guild.id}. Ignoring message {message.id}."
             )