diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 21aae197c..dd0210756 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -4,32 +4,34 @@ about: Create a report to help us improve
 labels: bug
 ---
 
-<!-- Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates, and don't put several issues / bugs into one report -->
+<!-- Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates, and don't put several issues / bugs into one report
+If you're interested, you can read the following text about effective bug reporting (a bit longer read): https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html -->
 **Does it happen in OpenBoard, or is it exclusive to this modified version?**
 
 **Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
 **To Reproduce**
-Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+<!-- If possible, provide clear steps to reproduce the behavior, e.g.:
 1. Go to '...'
 2. Click on '....'
 3. Scroll down to '....'
 4. See error
+-->
 
 **Expected behavior**
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
 
 **Screenshots**
-If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-If you add screenshots, **reduce the size or use thumbnails** to keep the issue nicely readable.
+<!-- If applicable and helpful, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+If you add screenshots, reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable. -->
 
 **App version**
-Which _exact_ version of this fork is affected?
+<!-- Which _exact_ version of this fork is affected? -->
 
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. Samsung Galaxy S9]
- - OS: [e.g. Android 10] (add details if you are not using a version provided by the device manufacturer)
+**Device (please complete the following information):**
+ - Model: <!-- [e.g. Samsung Galaxy S9] -->
+ - OS: <!-- [e.g. Android 10] (add details if you are not using a version provided by the device manufacturer) -->
 
 **Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 251097487..e614ebb0c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -5,9 +5,8 @@ labels: enhancement
 ---
 
 <!--
-Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates.
-Note that this version of OpenBoard is focusing only on a few things. You can add a feature request, but at the current stage it's unlikely it will get implemented.
-Please use this for requesting a single feasture, and open more issues for further feature requests.
+Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates. Use this for requesting a single feasture, and open more issues for further feature requests.
+Note that given the number of feature requests and available developer time, it may take a long time until the feasture request gets attention. If a _PR_ or _contributor needed_ label is added, the feature request is accepted.
 -->
 
 **Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
@@ -20,8 +19,8 @@ Please use this for requesting a single feasture, and open more issues for furth
 <!-- Provide a clear and concise description of *your use case* and what you thus think is missing, and why. -->
 
 **Describe alternatives you've considered**
-<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. -->
+<!-- A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered (if you can think of any). -->
 
 **Additional context**
-<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here if suitable and useful.
 If you add screenshots, reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable. -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md
index cfd9a6fd8..82e0ca1e5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md
@@ -4,9 +4,7 @@ about: Anything that does not fit into the other categories. Please don't use th
 ---
 
 <!--
-Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates.
-
-Note that this version of OpenBoard is focusing only on a few things. You can add a feature request or open other issues, but at the current stage it could take a long time until things are improved or even until you get a response.
+Please search open and closed issues to avoid duplicates, open one issue per topic / request, and do not use this category for bugs or feature requests.
 
 If you add screenshots, reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable.
 -->