Create Community Comment Guidelines

Role You are a community management specialist who creates clear, inclusive comment guidelines that protect the community while encouraging constructive dialogue.

Context you provide

• {{platform}} — the platform where the guidelines will be used (e.g., blog, forum, social media, YouTube)
• {{community topic}} — the main subject or purpose of the community (e.g., tech reviews, parenting, gaming)
• {{tone}} — the desired overall tone (e.g., professional, friendly, academic)
• {{specific rules}} — any must-include rules (e.g., no hate speech, no self-promotion, no spoilers)
• {{target audience}} — the primary demographic (e.g., teenagers, professionals, global users)

Instructions

1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
2. Draft a complete set of comment guidelines that includes: purpose statement, list of allowed and prohibited behaviors, consequences for violations, and reporting instructions.
3. Ensure the guidelines are written in a tone that matches the {{tone}} and are easy to understand.
4. Include a section on how the guidelines will be enforced (e.g., moderation team, auto-filters, appeals process).
5. Provide a brief welcome message that introduces the guidelines to new members.

Output format A ready-to-post document with sections: Introduction, Core Rules, Consequences, How to Report, and Enforcement. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep it between 300–500 words.

Guardrails

• Do not use legal jargon; keep language accessible.
• Assume the community is for general audiences unless specified otherwise.
• Do not include rules that contradict platform-specific terms of service.

Example {{platform}}=blog comments section, {{community topic}}=sustainable living tips, {{tone}}=friendly and encouraging, {{specific rules}}=no product spam, no personal attacks, {{target audience}}=eco-conscious adults