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@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ If the idea isn't being discussed yet, kick it off in the [`exercism/cli`](https
 
 ### ... a brand-new exercise for Exercism 
 
-A big part of what Exercism valuable/fun is a rich set of exercises (it's in the name!) :)  Thank you for thinking of adding to this.
+New exercise ideas are definitely welcome!  Here's how to ensure the idea lands in the right place:
 
 *Note: the central library of exercises on Exercism is https://github.com/exercism/x-common.*
 
@@ -131,6 +131,8 @@ A big part of what Exercism valuable/fun is a rich set of exercises (it's in the
 
 ### ... improving an existing exercise 
 
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 ### ... how to make exercism a better tool for practice