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@@ -1,25 +1,27 @@
-For feature requests, please see: http://www.mattermost.org/feature-requests/.
-For troubleshooting questions, please post on the forums: http://forum.mattermost.org/.
+I confirm (by marking "x" in the [ ] below): 
 
-For issues with the desktop app, please first read [CONTRIBUTING.md(https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md), then post here in the following format:
+- [ ] This is not a feature idea. Feature ideas go here: http://www.mattermost.org/feature-ideas/
+- [ ] This is not a troubleshooting question. Troubleshooting questions go here: http://www.mattermost.org/troubleshoot/
+- [ ] This is a product defect issue that can be reproduced using the steps listed below.
+- [ ] I have read [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://github.com/mattermost/desktop/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). 
 
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 #### Summary
 
-Issue in one concise sentence
+Issue in one concise sentence.
 
 #### Steps to reproduce
 
-Please include
-- Operating system
-- Mattermost desktop app version
-- Mattermost server version
+Please include: 
+- Operating System
+- Mattermost Desktop App version (See File > About Mattermost) 
+- Mattermost Server version (See Main Menu > About Mattermost) 
 - Clear steps to reproduce the issue
 
 #### Expected behavior
 
-Describe your issue in detail
+Describe your issue in detail.
 
 #### Observed behavior
 
@@ -27,4 +29,5 @@ What did you see happen? Please include relevant error messages and/or screensho
 
 #### Possible fixes
 
-If you can, link to the line of code that might be responsible for the problem
+If you can, link to the line of code that might be responsible for the problem.
+