Update issue forms

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: 🐞 Bug report
+name: 🐛 Bug report
 description: Report broken functionality.
 labels: [bug]
 
@@ -6,26 +6,27 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
-        🧐 **Guidelines:**
+        ### 📖 Important
 
-        - Search through [existing issues](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues?q=is%3Aissue) first to ensure that this bug has not been reported before.
+        - Avoid generic or vague titles such as "Something's not working" or "A couple of problems" — be as descriptive as possible.
-        - Write a descriptive title for your issue. Avoid generic or vague titles such as "Something's not working" or "A couple of problems".
         - Keep your issue focused on one single problem. If you have multiple bug reports, please create separate issues for each of them.
-        - Provide as much context as possible in the details section. Include screenshots, screen recordings, links, references, or anything else you may consider relevant.
+        - Issues should represent **complete and actionable** work items. If you are unsure about something or have a question, please start a [discussion](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/discussions/new) instead.
-        - If you want to ask a question instead of reporting a bug, please use [discussions](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/discussions/new) instead.
+        - Remember that DiscordChatExporter is an open-source project funded by the community. If you find it useful, **please consider [donating](https://tyrrrz.me/donate) to support its development**.
+
+        ___
 
   - type: input
     attributes:
       label: Version
-      description: Which version of DiscordChatExporter does this bug affect?
+      description: Which version of the application does this bug affect?
-      placeholder: ver X.Y.Z
+      placeholder: v1.0.0
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: dropdown
     attributes:
       label: Flavor
-      description: Does this bug affect the GUI version, the CLI version, or both?
+      description: Which flavor(s) of the application does this bug affect?
       multiple: true
       options:
         - GUI (Graphical User Interface)
@@ -33,10 +34,18 @@ body:
     validations:
       required: true
 
+  - type: input
+    attributes:
+      label: Platform
+      description: What platform do you experience this bug on?
+      placeholder: Docker / Windows 11
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
   - type: dropdown
     attributes:
       label: Export format
-      description: Does this bug affect specific export format(s)? If not applicable, leave this field blank.
+      description: Which export format(s) do you experience this bug with, if applicable?
       multiple: true
       options:
         - HTML
@@ -46,19 +55,52 @@ body:
 
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
-      label: Details
+      label: Steps to reproduce
-      description: Clear and thorough explanation of the bug.
+      description: >
-      placeholder: I was doing X expecting Y to happen, but Z happened instead.
+        Minimum steps required to reproduce the bug, including prerequisites, export settings, or other relevant items.
+        The information provided in this field must be readily actionable, meaning that anyone should be able to reproduce the bug by following these steps.
+        If the bug depends on external factors (such as a specific server, channel, or message), please provide the server invite and the corresponding link.
+      placeholder: |
+        Server invite: https://discord.gg/...
+        Channel or message link: https://discord.com/channels/.../...
+
+        Export settings:
+        - ...
+
+        Steps:
+        - Step 1
+        - Step 2
+        - Step 3
     validations:
       required: true
 
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
-      label: Steps to reproduce
+      label: Details
-      description: Minimum steps required to reproduce the bug.
+      description: Clear and thorough explanation of the bug, including any additional information you may find relevant.
       placeholder: |
-        - Step 1
+        - Expected behavior: ...
-        - Step 2
+        - Actual behavior: ...
-        - Step 3
     validations:
       required: true
+
+  - type: checkboxes
+    attributes:
+      label: Checklist
+      description: Quick list of checks to ensure that everything is in order.
+      options:
+        - label: I have looked through existing open and closed issues to make sure that this bug has not been reported before
+          required: true
+        - label: I have provided a descriptive title for this issue
+          required: true
+        - label: I have made sure that that this bug is reproducible on the latest version of the application
+          required: true
+        - label: I have provided all the information needed to reproduce this bug as efficiently as possible
+          required: true
+        - label: I have sponsored this project
+          required: false
+
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        If you are struggling to provide actionable reproduction steps, or if something else is preventing you from creating a complete bug report, please start a [discussion](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/discussions/new) instead.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ contact_links:
   - name: ⚠ Feature request
     url: https://github.com/Tyrrrz/.github/blob/master/docs/project-status.md
     about: Sorry, but this project is in maintenance mode and no longer accepts new feature requests.
-  - name: 💬 Discord server
-    url: https://discord.gg/2SUWKFnHSm
-    about: Chat with the project community.
   - name: 📖 Documentation
     url: https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/blob/master/.docs
     about: Find usage guides and frequently asked questions.
   - name: 🗨 Discussions
     url: https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/discussions/new
     about: Ask and answer questions.
+  - name: 💬 Discord server
+    url: https://discord.gg/2SUWKFnHSm
+    about: Chat with the project community.