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+Contributing to MatterControl on Github
+=======================================
+
+Github is a place for developer discussion. If you have a question or need help using MatterControl, please either post on the [MatterControl Forum](http://forums.matterhackers.com/category/20/mattercontrol) or send an email to support@matterhackers.com. If you are unsure if the problem you are having is really a bug, then send us an email. We will be happy to investigate and file a bug report if necessary.
+
+This is not the place for rants or abusive posts. We welcome constructive criticism, but if you feel the need to vent, please do it elsewhere.
+
+Bug Reports
+-----------
+
+* If you have never filed a bug report for software before, [read this](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html).
+* Reports should only deal with a single bug at a time. Do not submit a laundry list of issues.
+* Search for existing bugs before posting. Be sure to search for closed issues as well. If your issue is already known to us, it will be marked as a duplicate and closed.
+* Use correct English and read your post aloud to yourself before submitting it. Avoid inflamatory language.
+* Please use a clear descriptive title.
+  * Examples of good titles:
+    * "Can't close MC without stopping print from SD Card"
+    * "Add support for Monoprice Maker Select Mini firmware"
+  * Examples of bad titles:
+    * "This product is bad and you should feel bad"
+* Include clear step by step instructions to reproduce the issue. Remember, **the developers cannot fix the bug if we cannot get it to happen ourselves**.
+* Include a screenshot of the problem, if applicable.
+* Please attach a .zip to your issue with any applicable diagnostic files. See the wiki article on [gathering diagnostic information](http://wiki.mattercontrol.com/Send_Debugging_Information). These might include...
+  * Crash Logs
+  * .stl files
+  * .gcode files
+  * Exported slice settings (.printer file)
+  * Print Logs
+
+Feature Requests
+----------------
+
+Feature requests are welcome. But take a moment to find out whether your idea fits with the scope and aims of the project. It's up to you to make a strong case to convince the project's developers of the merits of this feature. Please provide as much detail and context as possible.