diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 7a7c6954c8..32b7646db0 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@ name: "\U0001F41B Bug report"
 about: Create a report to help us improve
 
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+Issues are for **concrete, actionable bugs and feature requests** only - if you're just asking for debugging help or technical support, please use:
+
+- http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ansible-awx
+- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/awx-project
+
+We have to limit this because of limited volunteer time to respond to issues!
 
 ##### ISSUE TYPE
  - Bug Report
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 097706e6d8..c6bcba9351 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@ name: "✨ Feature request"
 about: Suggest an idea for this project
 
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+Issues are for **concrete, actionable bugs and feature requests** only - if you're just asking for debugging help or technical support, please use:
+
+- http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ansible-awx
+- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/awx-project
+
+We have to limit this because of limited volunteer time to respond to issues!
 
 ##### ISSUE TYPE
  - Feature Idea