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+Thank you for taking the time to use Drone and file an issue or feature request. Before filing an issue please ensure the following boxes are checked, if application:
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+- [ ] I have searched for existing issues
+- [ ] I have discussed the issue with the community at https://gitter.im/drone/drone
+- [ ] I have provided a sample `.drone.yml` file to help the team reproduce
+- [ ] I have provided details from the build logs
+- [ ] I have provided details from the server logs by running `docker logs drone`
+- [ ] I am not using the issue tracker to ask why my build failed