diff --git a/rtv/docs.py b/rtv/docs.py
index f6d72b7..57d51d2 100644
--- a/rtv/docs.py
+++ b/rtv/docs.py
@@ -45,11 +45,9 @@ Submission Mode
 """
 
 COMMENT_FILE = """
-# All lines starting with a # will be ignored
-#
-# If there is only whitespace left then the comment
-# will not be posted.
+# Please enter a comment. Lines starting with '#' will be ignored,
+# and an empty message aborts the message.
 #
 # Replying to {author}'s {type}
 {content}
-"""
+"""
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