Don’t Talk for User (DTFU) or Speaking as User Bug

This has long been an issue  with JLLM.

Here’s some tips. While we can never stop it, we can mitigate and reduce them.

💡Tip: Make sure there is nothing the bot can “Hook” on to and use as an excuse to speak for you. So rather than saying

My character went to the mall. (This is bad because it is too open ended. The bot may try to narrate your character’s actions before and during his trip to the mall to provide hooks for itself to insert its character)

General Troubleshooting for JanitorAI

## General Troubleshooting

This is the troubleshooting page for my bots and JanitorAI. I will be adding more as I encounter more.

### JanitorAI Bots

If bot speaks for you, reroll the response or edit out the part where bot speaks for you.
Also try OOC command. OOC: Respond from Pup’s POV in 3rd Person Limited
Other concerns: message me via reddit and/or BlueSky. Thanks.

### Bonus: Advanced Prompt

Finhead94 Tips and Tricks for Bot Making

Hi! I have been making bots for a year now and here are some of my takeaways when writing for JLLM. I will update this more as I think up. But this section will be focusing on BOT making.

- Tip: KISS - keep it short and simple. JLLM is smart and work best when kept clear and concise. Also, try to keep your permanent token at less than 1200.

Example: he will manipulate {{user}} and gaslight {{user}} into loving him

Can be made concise:

Traits: Manipulative, Gaslighter

Finhead94’s 2025 Prompt Compilation for JanitorAI

# Prompt Compilation 2025

Updated: October 28, 2025

## Big Character Prompt

Update: December 9, 2024
Used on: Taylor the Dorky Himbo
Link: https://janitorai.com/characters/752255c8-89ad-494f-956a-e7579326bb2a_ch...

Note: Replace Taylor with your bot’s name. Check if {{char}} is working and try experimenting with that.

Prompt:

JLLM JanitorAI Guidebook

Finhead 94’s Compilation of Guides Prompts and Settings

This series will contain my compilation of guides and generation settings, tips and tricks and other notes on using JLLM to enhance your roleplay.

Feel free to check back often for more guides and updates.

Use the menu outline to navigate in-between guides and topics.