diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/-anything-else.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/-anything-else.md
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@@ -7,8 +7,11 @@ assignees: ''
 
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-Please use the [Node-RED Forum](https://discourse.nodered.org) or [slack team](https://nodered.org/slack).
+Please DO NOT raise an issue.
 
-You could also consider asking a question on [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/node-red) and tag it `node-red`.
+We DO NOT use the issue tracker for general support or feature requests. Only bug reports should be raised here using the 'Bug report' template.
 
+For general support, please use the [Node-RED Forum](https://discourse.nodered.org) or [slack team](https://nodered.org/slack). You could also consider asking a question on [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/node-red) and tag it `node-red`. 
 That way the whole Node-RED user community can help, rather than rely on the core development team.
+
+For feature requests, please use the Node-RED Forum](https://discourse.nodered.org). Many ideas have already been discussed there and you should search that for your request before starting a new discussion.