diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 9950af26..92901db6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,10 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
 about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
 labels: bug
-assignees: ''
-
 ---
 
 **Does it happen in OpenBoard, or is it exclusive to this modified version?**
@@ -24,6 +21,7 @@ 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, please reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable.
 
 **App version**
 Which exact version of this fork is affected?
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..c59c3844
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Discussions
+    url: https://github.com/Helium314/OpenBoard/discussions
+    about: For discussions and feedback about this version of OpenBoard, asking questions or talking about ideas which are not yet actionable (i.e. not suitable for an issue).
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 7d0d1b3f..2aaa840f 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -1,10 +1,7 @@
 ---
 name: Feature request
 about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
 labels: enhancement
-assignees: ''
-
 ---
 
 <!--
@@ -25,3 +22,4 @@ A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
+If you add screenshots, please reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-language-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-language-request.md
index 9c9e752f..13dc4597 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-language-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new-language-request.md
@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 ---
-name: New language request
-about: Use this to request autocompletion support for a missing language
-title: "*insert here language name* language"
+name: Language request
+about: Use this to request autocompletion support for a missing language, or for issues with existing dictionaries
 labels: dictionaries
-assignees: ''
-
 ---
 
-
 <!--
-Check if the language is already included in the downloadable dictionaries at https://github.com/Helium314/openboard/tree/new/dictionaries/dict
+Before you suggest adding a language, check if the language is already included in the downloadable dictionaries at https://github.com/Helium314/openboard/tree/new/dictionaries/dict or experimental dictionaries at  https://github.com/Helium314/openboard/tree/new/dictionaries/experimental/dict
+
+If you open an issue about an existing dictionary, add information which dictionary you use (included in app, or link)
 -->
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..86f32bf7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/other.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+name: Other
+about: Anything that does not fit into the other categories
+---
+
+<!--
+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.
+
+If you add screenshots, please reduce the size or use thumbnails to keep the issue nicely readable.
+-->