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-### Bug Report
-
-- __TSLint version__:
-- __TypeScript version__:
-- __Running TSLint via__: (pick one) CLI / Node.js API / VSCode / grunt-tslint / Atom / Visual Studio / etc
-
-#### TypeScript code being linted
-
-```ts
-// code snippet
-```
-
-with `tslint.json` configuration:
-
-```json
-
-```
-
-#### Actual behavior
-
-#### Expected behavior
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ about: Report a bug in TSLint
 
 ### Bug Report
 
+_Note: TSLint is now deprecated in favor of ESLint. Bug reports which deal with security vulnerabilities, TypeScript compatibility, or ESLint migration workflows may be considered; other requests are likely to be declined. See [the roadmap](https://github.com/palantir/tslint/issues/4534) for more details._
+
 - __TSLint version__:
 - __TypeScript version__:
 - __Running TSLint via__: (pick one) CLI / Node.js API / VSCode / grunt-tslint / Atom / Visual Studio / etc
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest a non-rule idea for TSLint
-
----
-
-### Feature request
-
-**Is your feature request that we implement a new rule?**
-Please use the `Rule Suggestion` template instead
-
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
-
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rule-suggestion.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rule-suggestion.md
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----
-name: Rule suggestion
-about: Suggest a new rule for TSLint
-
----
-
-### Rule Suggestion
-
-_Note: TSLint has stopped accepting new core rules because it is being deprecated in favor of ESLint. Your request is likely to be rejected with the suggestion to maintain a custom rule outside this repository. See [the roadmap](https://github.com/palantir/tslint/issues/4534) for more details._
-
-**Is your rule for a general problem or is it specific to your development style?**
-
-**What does your suggested rule do?**
-
-**List several examples where your rule could be used**
-
-**Additional context**