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+#### Issue Description
+
+[FILL THIS OUT]
+
+#### Steps to Reproduce / Code Snippets
+
+[FILL THIS OUT]
+
+#### Expected Results
+
+[FILL THIS OUT]
+
+#### Additional Information
+
+* React Native version: [FILL THIS OUT]
+* react-native-gifted-chat version: [FILL THIS OUT]
+* Platform(s) (iOS, Android, or both?): [FILL THIS OUT]