diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
index 981c8aa4c..73afe1317 100644
--- a/.github/issue_template.md
+++ b/.github/issue_template.md
@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 Before filling an issue, please consult our FAQ: https://github.com/google/gvisor#faq--known-issues
 Also check that the issue hasn't been reported before.
 
-If you have a question, please send e-mail to gvisor-users@googlegroups.com rather than filing a bug.
+If you have a question, please email gvisor-users@googlegroups.com rather than filing a bug.
 
-If you believe you've found a security issue, please email
-gvisor-security@googlegroups.com rather than filing a bug.
+If you believe you've found a security issue, please email gvisor-security@googlegroups.com rather than filing a bug.
 
 If this is your first time compiling or running gVisor, please make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements: https://github.com/google/gvisor#requirements
 
-Enable [debug logs](https://github.com/google/gvisor#debugging), run your
-repro, and attach the logs to the bug. Other useful information to include is:
+For all other issues, please attach debug logs. To get debug logs, follow the instructions here: https://github.com/google/gvisor#debugging
+
+Other useful information to include is:
 - `docker version` or `docker info` if more relevant
 - `uname -a`
 - `git describe`
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 4b34519b0..0ac6c5ccb 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
 Thanks for contributing to gVisor!
 
-gVisor development happens on [Gerrit][gerrit] rather than GitHub, so we don't
-accept pull requests here.
+gVisor development happens on Gerrit rather than GitHub, so we don't accept pull requests here. Gerrit can be found here: https://gvisor-review.googlesource.com
 
-Please see the [contributing guidelines][contrib] for more information.
-
-[contrib]: https://github.com/google/gvisor/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
-[gerrit]: https://gvisor-review.googlesource.com
+Please see the contributing guidelines for more information: https://github.com/google/gvisor/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md