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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ CONTRIBUTING TO VGSTATION
  * This means, primarily, that you shouldn't fix bugs **and** add content in the same PR. When we mean 'bundling', we mean making one PR for multiple, unrelated changes.
 * **Test your changes.**  PRs that do not compile will not be accepted.
  * Testing your changes locally is incredibly important. If you break the serb we will be very upset with you.
-* **Large changes require discussion.**  If you're doing a large, game-changing modification, or a new layout for something, discussion with the community is required as of 26/6/2014.  Map and sprite changes require pictures of before and after.  **MAINTAINERS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO THIS.  GET YOUR ASS IN IRC.**
+* **Large changes require discussion.**  If you're doing a large, game-changing modification, or a new layout for something, discussion with the community is required as of 26/6/2014.  Map and sprite changes require pictures of before and after.  **MAINTAINERS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO THIS.  GET YOUR ASS IN THE CODE DISCORD.** (link in README.md)
 * Merging your own PRs is considered bad practice, as it generally means you bypass peer review, which is a core part of how we develop.
 
 # Balance changes
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ CONTRIBUTING TO VGSTATION
    * Server polls
    * bringing attention to your PR via in-game OOC, ideally over several time slots.
  * **Balance change PRs need changelogs. Always.**
+ * **If you are a collaborator,** allow sufficient time for feedback to be gathered, and make sure that it *has* been gathered.
 
 It is also suggested that you hop into irc.rizon.net #vgstation to discuss your changes, or if you need help.