diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index c5b75b12..544da8f5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,10 +1,4 @@
-**NOTE**
-
-This is the main repository. If you have problems with one of our add-ons,
-then _PLEASE DO NOT_ create an issue in this GitHub project. Instead,
-create an issue in the project that goes with the specific addon.
-
-## Problem/Motivation
+# Problem/Motivation
 
 > (Why the issue was filed)
 
@@ -22,4 +16,5 @@ create an issue in the project that goes with the specific addon.
 
 ## Proposed changes
 
-> (If you have a proposed change, workaround or fix, describe the rationale behind it)
+> (If you have a proposed change, workaround or fix,
+> describe the rationale behind it)
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 57fcd540..cbd529ab 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
-## Proposed Changes
+# Proposed Changes
 
 > (Describe the changes and rationale behind them)
 
 ## Related Issues
 
-> ([Github link](https://help.github.com/articles/autolinked-references-and-urls/) to related issues or pull requests)
+> ([Github link][autolink-references] to related issues or pull requests)
+
+[autolink-references]: https://help.github.com/articles/autolinked-references-and-urls/
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