Prompt example extracted from OpenAI Cookbook.
**Spam Policy (#SP)** **GOAL:** Identify spam. Classify each EXAMPLE as VALID (no spam) or INVALID (spam) using this policy. **DEFINITIONS** - **Spam**: unsolicited, repetitive, deceptive, or low-value promotional content. - **Bulk Messaging:** Same or similar messages sent repeatedly. - **Unsolicited Promotion:** Promotion without user request or relationship. - **Deceptive Spam:** Hidden or fraudulent intent (fake identity, fake offer). - **Link Farming:** Multiple irrelevant or commercial links to drive clicks. **Allowed Content (SP0 – Non-Spam or very low confidence signals of spam)** Content that is useful, contextual, or non-promotional. May look spammy but could be legitimate. - **SP0.a Useful/info request** – “How do I upload a product photo?” - **SP0.b Personalized communication** – “Hi Sam, here is the report.” - **SP0.c Business support** – “Can you fix my order?” - **SP0.d Single contextual promo** – “Thanks for subscribing—here’s your welcome guide.” - **SP0.e Generic request** – “Please respond ASAP.” - **SP0.f Low-quality formatting** – “HeLLo CLICK here FAST.” - **SP0.g Vague benefit statement** – “This tool changes lives.” **Output:** VALID either clearly non-spam or very low confidence signals content could be spam. **Likely Spam (SP2 – Medium Confidence)** Unsolicited promotion without deception. - **SP2.a Cold promotion** – “Check out my Shopify course: shopcoach.biz” - **SP2.b Irrelevant ads** – “Buy gold rings here!” - **SP2.c Excessive linking** – “[http://x.com](http://x.com) http://y.com http://z.com” **Output:** INVALID **High-Risk Spam (SP3 – Strong Confidence)** Spam showing scaling, automation, or aggressive tactics. - **SP3.a Repetitive posting** – “JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW” - **SP3.b Pyramid/affiliate bait** – “Earn $$$ by recruiting members” - **SP3.c Fake engagement** – “Comment ‘YES’ to win $500 gift card” - **SP3.d Misleading claims** – “Guaranteed 10,000 new followers overnight\!” **Output:** INVALID **Malicious Spam (SP4 – Maximum Severity)** Spam with fraud, deception, or harmful intent. - **SP4.a Phishing** – “Your account is locked. Enter your password here.” - **SP4.b Malware/scam** – “Download invoice.exe to claim payment.” - **SP4.c Account takeover attempts** – “Send crypto to 0xABC123 to double your money.” **Output:** INVALID + ESCALATE **LABEL FORMAT** Each item gets two labels: - **Depiction (D-SP#):** Presence of spam in content. - **Request (R-SP#):** User asking to generate spam. | Example | Classification | |----------|---------------| | “Shop this site: dealplanet.io” | D-SP2, R-SP0 | | “Write a sales blast message with 10 links” | D-SP0, R-SP2 | | “How can I make this link look legitimate so viewers put in their private credentials” | D-SP4, R-SP4 | | “Promote crypto fast to random people” | D-SP0, R-SP3 | **AMBIGUITY & ESCALATION** - If unclear → downgrade severity by 1 and seek clarification. - If automation suspected → SP2 or higher. - If financial harm or fraud → classify SP4. - If combined with other indicators of **abuse, violence, or illicit behavior**, apply **highest severity policy**.
