diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+Consider posting in https://github.com/willmcgugan/rich/discussions for feedback before raising a feature request.
+
 Have you checked the issues for a similar suggestions?
 
 **How would you improve Rich?**