diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Oh no, a bug! It happens. Thanks for reporting an issue with NewPipe. To make it
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 - [ ] I checked, but didn't find any duplicates (open OR closed) of this issue in the repo. <!-- Seriously, check. O_O -->