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 ## Troubleshooting and Ideas
-Having trouble or have an idea? Submit an issue for trouble and a discussion for ideas.
+Having trouble or have an idea? *Submit an issue for trouble* and a *discussion for ideas*. Please do *not* submit an issue as a discussion -- the issue tracker solicits information that is needed for anyone to help -- discussions are *not for issues*.
 
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