diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
index 0797b151e..cbbc36afa 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-bug.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ labels: A BUG
 Thank you for helping to make hledger better!
 
 If you're not sure it's a bug, or if some discussion would help,
-contact us first on chat (quickest) or the mail list:
+contact us first on chat or the mail list:
 https://hledger.org#help-feedback
 
 Things to check before reporting:
@@ -23,3 +23,4 @@ Details that may be useful to include when reporting:
 - The output of hledger --version
 - What platform you're on
 
+You can delete this template text before submitting.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
index bdf6a4300..cfcf8f836 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
@@ -17,3 +17,4 @@ Things to check before requesting:
   Use `hledger help [--help]` to view the built-in manuals,
   or view the hledger.org -> REFERENCE MANUALS and choose the proper version at the top of the page.
 
+You can delete this template text before submitting.