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+⚠️ Attention points before opening the issue:
+
+- make sure there isn't an issue already about what you need
+- if you have a question, try our #goreleaser on gophers slack first
+- make sure to read our Code of Conduct
+
+---
+
 Please don't file issues directly, use one of our available templates:
 
 * [Bugs](https://github.com/goreleaser/goreleaser/issues/new?template=bug.md)
@@ -7,5 +15,6 @@ In any case, please search before opening!
 
 Thank you.
 
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