When you add a bot to a community chat, you’re managing both functionality and trust. Members should understand why the bot needs access and what happens to data.
1) Explain the purpose in plain language
For example:
- “the bot helps find past answers and summarizes discussions”
- “this reduces repeats and saves mentor time”
2) Explain permissions and why they matter
Clarify:
- what permissions you grant (and what you don’t)
- why reading history is required for search
3) Document it in rules and the welcome message
Include:
- what the bot does
- who can invoke search (if you use access levels)
- where to ask questions / how to opt out
4) Use “least privilege” in practice
Grant only what’s required for your scenario, and review permissions when things change.
How AskMore approaches privacy
AskMore is designed for community knowledge and access control:
- flexible settings for who can use search
- quotes + source links instead of context-free guesses
Try it: https://t.me/AskMoreBot