diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index a38b40f1d..06be7202d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <!--
 
-Please check if there already exists a relevant issue before creating
-a new one.
+Don't forget to check if there already exists a relevant issue before
+creating a new one.
 
 -->