diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 <!-- Be sure to set the issue number that this PR fixes or implements below, and give a good description. 
+     If this PR is for a new feature or enhancement, then it's okay to remove the "Fixes #..." below, but 
+     be sure to give an even better description of the PR in that case.
+     
      See also https://wxpython.org/pages/contributor-guide/  -->
 
 Fixes #NNNN