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-name: General issue template
-about: Generall issue
-
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-
-Thanks for your issue report! 
-Note, questions about how to use hledger are usually best asked in the chat room or mail list.
-It's ok to ask here if you're not sure or those don't work for you (let us know why):
-
-Type  | Address | Tips
-:-----|:--------|:----------
-Chat room (Freenode IRC) | http://irc.hledger.org or <span style="white-space:nowrap;">https://riot.im/app/#/room/#freenode_#hledger:matrix.org</span> | Usually the quickest way to get help. Answers can take a few seconds to a few hours. Login not required. 
-Email list (Google group)               | http://list.hledger.org or hledger@googlegroups.com | The largest and most permanent help/discussion area. List subscription not required (I think). Non-subscriber posts will be delayed until approved. 
-Private email                           | simon@joyful.com | For sensitive issues, eg security-related.
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-name: New issue
-about: Generally, a bug report or improvement request. For questions about using hledger,
-  consider IRC or mail list instead.
-
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-
-Thanks for your issue report! 
-Note, questions about how to use hledger are usually best asked in the chat room or mail list.
-It's ok to ask here if you're not sure or those don't work for you (let us know why):
-
-Type  | Address | Tips
-:-----|:--------|:----------
-Chat room (Freenode IRC) | http://irc.hledger.org or <span style="white-space:nowrap;">https://riot.im/app/#/room/#freenode_#hledger:matrix.org</span> | Usually the quickest way to get help. Answers can take a few seconds to a few hours. Login not required. 
-Email list (Google group)               | http://list.hledger.org or hledger@googlegroups.com | The largest and most permanent help/discussion area. List subscription not required (I think). Non-subscriber posts will be delayed until approved. 
-Private email                           | simon@joyful.com | For sensitive issues, eg security-related.