diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -6,14 +6,19 @@ body:
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-        Have a question? 👉 [Start a new discussion](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/discussions/new) or [ask in chat](https://matrix.to/#/#paperlessngx:matrix.org).
+        ### ⚠️ Please remember: issues are for *bugs*
+        That is, something you believe affects every single user of Paperless-ngx, not just you. If you're not sure, start with one of the other options below.
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        #### Have a question? 👉 [Start a new discussion](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/discussions/new) or [ask in chat](https://matrix.to/#/#paperlessngx:matrix.org).
 
-        Before opening an issue, please double check:
+        #### Before opening an issue, please double check:
 
         - [The troubleshooting documentation](https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/troubleshooting/).
         - [The installation instructions](https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/setup/#installation).
         - [Existing issues and discussions](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/search?q=&type=issues).
-        - Disable any customer container initialization scripts, if using any
+        - Disable any customer container initialization scripts, if using
 
         If you encounter issues while installing or configuring Paperless-ngx, please post in the ["Support" section of the discussions](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/discussions/new?category=support).
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