diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index adfd3d6b8..3700f4786 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 <!--- Provide Summary of Issue in Title -->
 ## Issue body
-<!--- Please describe your issue. Is this a bug or feature request? -->
+<!--- 
+Please describe your issue. Is this a bug or feature request?
+If a bug, include all the steps that led to the issue.
+Has your issue been discussed on stackoverflow? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/spacy 
+-->
 
 
 ## Your Environment
@@ -8,11 +12,4 @@
 * Operating System:
 * Python Version Used:
 * spaCy Version Used:
-* Environment Information: 
-
-# Checklist
-<!--- Place 'x' into below boxes as you finish them -->
-- [] Included Explanation of Issue
-- [] Can Replicate Issue With Your Provided Steps
-- [] Code / error snippet is present
-- [] Detailed description of your environment
\ No newline at end of file
+* Environment Information: 
\ No newline at end of file