From b0b19389821e0ab7aef35684bb91c65717136cce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Robert Hensing <robert@roberthensing.nl>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:15:58 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Urge contributors to read about contributing

---
 .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+)

diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index d12a4d36c..69da87db7 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,3 +1,22 @@
+<!--
+
+IMPORTANT
+
+Nix is a non-trivial project, so for your contribution to be successful,
+it really is important to follow the contributing guidelines:
+
+https://github.com/NixOS/nix/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+
+Even if you've contributed to open source before, take a moment to read it,
+so you understand the process and the expectations.
+
+- what information to include in commit messages
+- proper attribution
+- volunteering contributions effectively
+- how to get help and our review process.
+
+-->
+
 # Motivation
 <!-- Briefly explain what the change is about and why it is desirable. -->
 

From bd4e5a375b62ccc2f3eda22f8fa7f9d57910620f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Robert Hensing <robert@roberthensing.nl>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:16:36 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Refer contributors to the matrix room

We were basically sending contributors into the woods with that page.
---
 CONTRIBUTING.md | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 12423366a..9fc119708 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -83,4 +83,4 @@ For larger changes see the [Nix reference manual](https://nix.dev/manual/nix/dev
 ## Getting help
 
 Whenever you're stuck or do not know how to proceed, you can always ask for help.
-The appropriate channels to do so can be found on the [NixOS Community](https://nixos.org/community/) page.
+We invite you to use our [Matrix room](https://matrix.to/#/#nix-dev:nixos.org) to ask questions.