diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@ DO NOT DELETE THIS INFORMATION.
 
 > Please read this information carefully.
 
+GitHub issues is for feature requests or bugs, please do not post issues asking for help or how to do X, Y or Z. 
+You can use our irc channel ##librenms on freenode to ask questions or our [community site](https://community.librenms.org).
+
 - [ ] Is your install up to date? [Updating your install](http://docs.librenms.org/General/Updating/)
       Please do not submit an issue if your install is not up to date within the last 24 hours or on a stable monthly release.
 - [ ] Please include all of the information between the `====================================` section of `./validate.php`.