diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+# WARNING: Filling out the template below is NOT optional. Issues not filling out this template will be closed without review.
+
 FIRST: Before reporting any bug, make sure that the bug you are reporting has not been reported before. Also, try to use the [nightly version](https://www.sdrpp.org/nightly) if possible in case I've already fixed the bug.
 
 **Hardware**