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 # Contributing
 
-We love pull requests. Here's a quick guide.
+We love pull requests. For new features, consider opening an issue to discuss the idea first. When you're ready to open a pull requset, here's a quick guide.
 
 1. Fork, clone and branch off:
     ```bash