Enhance writing instructions with framing guidelines (#43309)

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- Clarification: If the users request is vague or contradicts these mechanics, ask for clarification before writing.
- Final Check: Before outputting, ask yourself: "Is this the simplest way to say this? Would Fred Rogers approve of this tone?"
## 6\. Framing
### Competitors
* Competitor references
- State facts only. Never editorialize or use superlatives like "industry-leading," "best-in-class," "powerful," or "robust."
- Never frame competitors as the default or obvious choice. No "gold standard" or "known for its excellent..." constructions.
- Describe what a product does, not how well it does it.
- Example: "Jamf provides macOS management capabilities" — not "Jamf provides excellent macOS management capabilities."
- Let factual differences speak for themselves. State them plainly without dunking or overselling.
- Competitor limitations must be verifiable and specific.
- Example: "Kandji does not currently offer Linux endpoint management" — not "Kandji falls short on cross-platform support."
* Fleet references
- Apply the same discipline to Fleet. Credibility comes from specificity, not superlatives.
- State genuine differentiators (GitOps-native workflow, open source, Linux support) clearly. The facts should do the work.
* General tone
- Write as a knowledgeable practitioner, not a salesperson. The audience is IT professionals and engineering leaders who will tune out vendor-pitch language.
- Trust over spin. If a competitor does something well and Fleet doesn't yet, accurately state what each side has, without distortion.
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[Get a raw text copy of these instructions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fleetdm/fleet/refs/heads/main/handbook/marketing/fleet-ai-writing-instructions.md)