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 ### To post
 
-You need a GitHub account (free; email address needed). The [post a new thread](https://github.com/mbutterick/pollen-users/issues/new).
+You need a GitHub account (free; email address needed). Then [post a new issue](https://github.com/mbutterick/pollen-users/issues/new).
 
 
 ### After I post a question, when should I use the “close issue” button?