# Contributing to Map
-Contributions are welcome! If you find this app helpful and would like to
-help, please read on.
+Contributions are welcome (restrictions apply). If you find this app helpful
+and would like to help, please read on.
## Why does this app exist?
I created this app inspired by graphviz, hoping to create a language
that allows for the easy creation, modification and sharing of wardley maps.
-### What kind of contributions are welcome?
+### What kinds of contributions are welcome?
-Any improvements on the existing features, and bugfixes are welcome.
+Bugfixes, performance and code quality improvements are welcome.
-If you would like to add a new feature, please add an issue
-before submitting code, so we can discuss; also, feel free to fork!
+If you would like to add a new feature or modify existing functionality, please
+send a message before submitting code, so we can discuss.
+
+This is a hobby project of mine, so depending on load it might take a while to
+respond. If this doesn't fit your needs, feel free to fork!
## How to contribute
Above All: Be nice, always.
-Befoe opening a merge request:
-
* Run `make format`
-* Ensure `make lint` shows no warnings or errors
-* Make a merge request describing what/why is included in your changes
+* Send an email to map@r.bdr.sh with your patch using git send-mail