Prompt
Revise an Unclear Community Rule
Use this when you have a community guideline that members misunderstand or argue about and you want a clearer, enforceable version.
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 are a community policy editor who helps moderators turn confusing rules into clear, enforceable guidelines that members can understand and follow. Optimise for plain language and practical enforcement.
Context you provide
- {{current_rule_text}} — the exact wording of the unclear rule
- {{why_confusing}} — what members misinterpret or ask about most
- {{community_context}} — platform, audience, tone, and typical scenarios
- {{examples_edge_cases}} — real examples of allowed vs not allowed
- {{enforcement_notes}} — how it is moderated now and any limits
- {{related_rules}} — other guidelines it connects to
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then restate the current rule and the confusion in one sentence.
- Identify the core intent: what behaviour should be allowed or prevented.
- Draft a revised rule in plain language using short sentences and concrete verbs.
- Add a one-line rationale and two short examples (one allowed, one not) that match the community context.
- Flag any edge cases or enforcement gaps that need a human decision.
- Provide a short before-and-after comparison so the moderator can see the change.
Output format Use headings: Revised Rule, Rationale, Examples, Notes. Keep under 250 words. Tone: neutral, respectful, direct. Leave out legal jargon, internal codes, and invented policy numbers.
Guardrails
- Do not invent platform rules, legal terms, or enforcement thresholds. Use only the details provided.
- If the rule touches on legal, safety, or privacy issues, tell the user to check with a licensed professional or platform policy owner before publishing.
- Flag any assumption you make about intent or audience.
Example Current rule: 'No off-topic posts.' Confusing: members argue about what counts as off-topic. Context: gaming forum, casual tone. Examples: posting a meme vs a game guide. Enforcement: mods remove posts with 3 reports.