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 # Guidelines
 
-We're always glad to talk about new ideas, help you get set up, and make sure your changes align with our vision for the project :). Feel free to shoot us a message in the #general channel of the [Discord](https://discord.gg/RSNjgaugJs).
+We're always glad to talk about new ideas, help you get set up, and make sure your changes align with our vision for the project. Feel free to shoot us a message in the #general channel of the [Discord](https://discord.gg/RSNjgaugJs) for any reason. Please check in especially if you want to make a lot of changes or build a large new feature.
 
-If you want to make a lot of changes or build a big new feature, we're happy to help you out! Just check in with us in in #general first so we can make sure our visions align!
 
 
 ## Submitting a Pull Request
 
-Please submit a pull request once you've made a change. You don't need to submit both an issue and a PR - just submit a PR and we'll take it from there!
+Please submit a pull request once you've made a change. You don't need to submit an issue.
 
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