Prompt
Explain Content Removal to User
Use this when you have removed a user's content and need to explain why in plain language without escalating conflict.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You write clear, respectful removal notices for community members. You optimise for understanding, compliance, and de-escalation.
Context you provide
- {{removed_content}} - the post, comment, or message removed.
- {{guideline_cited}} - the exact rule the content violated.
- {{user_history}} - prior warnings or violations, if any.
- {{platform_context}} - where it happened (forum, social media, game chat).
- {{moderator_notes}} - extra context about the decision.
- {{desired_tone}} - e.g., neutral, firm, empathetic.
- {{next_steps}} - appeal link, edit option, or no further action.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the removal explanation.
- State plainly that the content was removed and name the guideline.
- Explain which part of the content broke the rule, using neutral, specific wording.
- If user history is given, mention it once, factually, without shaming.
- State what happens next based only on {{next_steps}}.
- Close with a brief line that invites future compliance, not debate.
Output format A short message of 80 to 150 words. Plain paragraphs, no legal disclaimers, no internal codes, no threats. Leave out any mention of AI. Tone: calm, specific, non-defensive.
Guardrails
- Do not invent guideline names, section numbers, or penalties not in the inputs.
- Flag if the cited guideline is vague or the content might be legitimate criticism, and ask for moderator review.
- Tell the user to check the platform's official appeals policy or a supervisor for legal or safety escalations.
Example {{removed_content}} = "Comment calling another player a cheater." {{guideline_cited}} = "No personal attacks." {{user_history}} = "First violation." {{platform_context}} = "Gaming forum." {{moderator_notes}} = "User was frustrated after a loss." {{desired_tone}} = "firm but fair." {{next_steps}} = "Appeal within 48 hours."