Updated: 31 October 2026

Community guidelines for a group

This prompt writes clear community rules for a group about the topic you name, in a friendly but firm tone.

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Write community guidelines for [A DISCORD SERVER / FACEBOOK GROUP / FORUM] about [TOPIC].

Members: [WHO]
Problems I want to prevent: [PROBLEMS]
Tone: [FRIENDLY / STRICT]

Give me eight short rules, each with a one-line reason, a clear list of consequences from warning to removal, how members can report issues, and a friendly welcome message for new members.

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Explain the reason behind each rule; people follow rules they understand.

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What you will get

Eight short rules each with a one-line reason, a clear ladder of consequences from warning to removal, how members report problems, and a friendly welcome message for new members.

Why it works

People follow rules they understand, so the prompt asks for a reason with each one, as the tip says. A visible consequence ladder makes moderation look fair rather than personal. The reporting section and welcome message cover the two moments that shape a community most: when something goes wrong, and when someone new arrives.

Common mistake

The rules are too general to enforce.

Fix: “Be respectful” is hard to apply. Ask for each rule to name the behaviour, such as “no posting someone’s private messages”.

Also watch for

The rules do not cover the problems you have actually seen. List real incidents in “Problems I want to prevent”. Rules written for your group are easier to point to.
The consequences are not consistent. Ask for a ladder (warning, short mute, removal) and when a moderator can skip a step.

Try a variation: pinned summary

Ask for a five-line version to pin at the top of the group, linking to the full guidelines.

Still not right? Reply with this

Write a short message moderators can send when someone breaks rule three, naming the rule, what happens next and how to appeal.