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 ## Report a bug
 
 If you notice something is not working as expected, check to see if it has been previously reported in the [open issues](https://github.com/bbilly1/tubearchivist/issues).
-If it has not yet been disclosed, go ahead and create an issue.
+If it has not yet been disclosed, go ahead and create an issue.  
+If the issue doesn't move forward due to a lack of response, I assume it's solved and will close it after some time to keep the list fresh. 
 
 ## Wiki