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@ -22,6 +22,18 @@ That said, please do file any bugs you find, keeping the following in mind:
* No build issues (or other support requests). If the GitHub Actions CI build succeeds, the build problem is most likely on your side. Work it out locally, or ask in the `#build-problems` channel on Discord.
* Don't comment on issues just to add a joke or irrelevant commentary. Hundreds of people get notified about comments so let's keep them relevant.
## Human language policy
In SerenityOS, we treat human language as seriously as we do programming language.
The following applies to all user-facing strings, code, comments, and commit messages:
* The official project language is American English.
* Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
* Write in an authoritative and technical tone.
Everyone is encouraged to make use of tooling (spell checkers, etc) to make this easier.
## Code submission policy
Nobody is perfect, and sometimes we mess things up. That said, here are some good dos & dont's to try and stick to: