Compare features with a rival and mark what you can't confirm

About this exercise

You're building a feature comparison of Plotline (your project app for architects) against rival Draftboard. Write exactly 4 numbered lines in the shape Feature: Plotline yes/no | Draftboard yes/no/unknown, using Draftboard's pricing page as the only source for them. Anything not on their page is "unknown", and reply with only the plain-text list.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Filling gaps with rumors. The Reddit comment and the rep's hunch look like answers. Try: Add: "Only their pricing page counts. Otherwise say unknown."
• Overstating your own product. The AI marks offline mode yes because it's planned. Try: Add: "Plotline offline mode is no."
• No line shape. The AI builds a table with checkmarks and bold headers. Try: Show it: "Feature: Plotline yes | Draftboard unknown."
• Extra commentary. The AI adds a summary of who wins. Try: Add: "Exactly 4 numbered lines, nothing else."

What a strong prompt includes

• Limits sources
• Uses unknown
• Sets the line shape
• Says how many
• Asks for only the list

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