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+name: Issue Template
+about: General Issue Guide
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+A good issue contains
+
+[] A description of the problem (or new content/feature). If you can, include where the problem is in the code.
+[] An explanation as to why this is a problem, or why this content/feature should be added. Ideally, explain _who_ is affected by this.
+[] A suggestion of a path forward.