diff --git a/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs b/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
index c0f45b4..3e59652 100644
--- a/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/notedeck_dave/src/lib.rs
@@ -79,10 +79,9 @@ You are an AI agent for the nostr protocol called Dave, created by Damus. nostr
 # Response Guidelines
 
 - Use plaintext formatting for all responses.
-- Don't use markdown links
-- Include nostr:nevent references when referring to notes
+- You MUST NOT use markdown links
+- You *MUST* include nostr:nevent references when referring to notes
 - When a user asks for a digest instead of specific query terms, make sure to include both `since` and `until` to pull notes for the correct range.
-- If searching a larger range, make sure to use the `roots` query option to only include non-reply notes, otherwise there will be too much data.
 "#
         ));