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
@@ -5,14 +5,10 @@ about: Suggest an idea for this project
 
 **What would you like Renovate to be able to do?**
 
-<!-- A clear and concise description of what problem needs solving. Make sure you describe what you "really" are trying to achieve (the bigger picture) as that often helps. -->
+<!-- Tell us what requirements you need solving, and be sure to mention too if this is part of any "bigger" problem you're trying to solve. -->
 
 **Did you already have any implementation ideas?**
 
-<!-- This is totally optional, but we know many people dig into the source code already before raising a request. Try to keep implementation ideas separate from *requirements* above -->
+<!-- In case you've already dug into existing options or source code and have ideas, mention them here. Try to keep implementation ideas separate from *requirements* above -->
 
-**Are there any workarounds or alternative ideas you've tried to avoid needing this feature?**
-
-**Is this a feature you'd be interested in implementing yourself?**
-
-<!-- Again, totally optional. But let us know if you're interested and if you need any particular help -->
+<!-- Please also mention here in case this is a feature you'd be interested in writing yourself, so you can be assigned it. -->