diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
index 5aa726d27..62179718e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/BUG_REPORT.md
@@ -6,11 +6,10 @@ labels: bug
 assignees: ""
 ---
 
-Found a bug? Please fill out the sections below. 👍
-
-For front end issues, use [lemmy-ui](https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy-ui)
-
-If you have problems installing Lemmy, you should post in [!lemmy_support](https://lemmy.ml/c/lemmy_support).
+- [ ] Did you check to see if this issue already exists?
+- [ ] Is this only a single bug? Do not put multiple bugs in one issue.
+- [ ] Is this a question or discussion? Don't use this, use https://lemmy.ml/c/lemmy_support .
+- [ ] Is this a UI / front end issue? Use the [lemmy-ui](https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy-ui) repo.
 
 ### Issue Summary
 
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
index 7ff8b75b9..8f7caf2fa 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/FEATURE_REQUEST.md
@@ -6,38 +6,9 @@ labels: enhancement
 assignees: ""
 ---
 
-For front end issues, use [lemmy-ui](https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy-ui)
+- [ ] Did you check to see if this issue already exists?
+- [ ] Is this only a single feature request? Do not put multiple feature requests in one issue.
+- [ ] Is this a question or discussion? Don't use this, use https://lemmy.ml/c/lemmy_support.
+- [ ] Is this a UI / front end issue? Use the [lemmy-ui](https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy-ui) repo.
 
-### Is your proposal related to a problem?
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-### Describe the solution you'd like
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-### Describe alternatives you've considered
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-### Additional context
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+**Describe the feature request below**
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/QUESTION.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/QUESTION.md
index 3782f3e5f..ef89c7de2 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/QUESTION.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/QUESTION.md
@@ -6,6 +6,4 @@ labels: question
 assignees: ""
 ---
 
-What's the question you have about lemmy?
-
-If you have problems installing Lemmy, you should post in [!lemmy_support](https://lemmy.ml/c/lemmy_support).
+Do not use this for questions or support. Use [!lemmy_support](https://lemmy.ml/c/lemmy_support).