diff --git a/.forgejo/issue_template/feature_request.yaml b/.forgejo/issue_template/feature_request.yaml
index 5c5d27d9f..161459f28 100644
--- a/.forgejo/issue_template/feature_request.yaml
+++ b/.forgejo/issue_template/feature_request.yaml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ body:
         
         Keep in mind that continuwuity is developed by a small team of volunteers and as such your
         feature request may take a long time to get attention. If you want something implemented
-        sooner, feel free to open a pull request instead.
+        sooner, feel free to open a pull request after getting a go-ahead from the maintainer team.
 
         Note that issue descriptions generated in part or in whole by AI tools will be closed without review.
         Please instead describe the problem you are having to the best of your own ability.