diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
index 0800dff8c..9e28717e8 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/a-wish.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name:  A wish
-about: A request for some improvement to hledger's software, documentation, web presence, usability etc.
+about: A request for something new to improve hledger software, documentation, etc.
 labels: A WISH
 ---
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
index 2d99b7f66..2f8feedb2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/support.md
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
-name:  A support request
-about: Need help with using hledger ? Ask on hledger's IRC chat room or mail list.
+name:  General help / discussion
+about: Need help with hledger ? Ask on our IRC chat room or mail list.
 labels:
 ---
 
 Requests for help and support with hledger are very welcome, 
-and valuable feedback for the project,
-but you should usually send them
+and useful feedback for the project.
+But in most cases, please send them
 to the [#hledger IRC chat room](http://irc.hledger.org) (quickest; no chat client needed)
 or the [hledger mail list](http://list.hledger.org)
 instead.