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-**Note**: before submitting an issue, please make sure you have updated to the latest version of gollum.
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-**Please include the output of `gollum --versions` in your ticket!**
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-Please read [these guidelines](https://github.com/gollum/gollum/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting your issue, and for info on reporting vulnerabilities.
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-Finally: we need your help! Please consider chipping in by submitting a PR rather than just by reporting your issue.
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