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+**Please read the [CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES](https://github.com/gollum/gollum/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting!**
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+If your have problems using or installing the software which stem from bugs in the software or a lack of documentation, we are always happy to help out! However, **for ordinary usage questions, please consider asking elsewhere**, for instance on [StackOverflow](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/gollum-wiki).
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 **Describe the bug**
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.