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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Contributing
 
 This is a `Jazzband <https://jazzband.co>`_ project. By contributing you agree to abide by the `Contributor Code of Conduct <https://jazzband.co/about/conduct>`_ and follow the `guidelines <https://jazzband.co/about/guidelines>`_.
 
-Thanks for your interest! Before you write any code, please read the following:
+Also, please read the following:
 
 * Our design_ document, which lists the constraints and goals of the project.
 * Our contributing_ document, which describes our procedures and methods.