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 If you are proposing a pull request, please make sure the change won't interfere with anything current, and that it is useful. 
 ## Creating an issue
 If you want to request a feature use the Feature Issue template, and the Bug Report template for reporting a bug or crash.
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+#### Please be respectful of others, and use a polite tone