diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
index 1021e28a7..637f216e6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
@@ -12,20 +12,12 @@ body:
       **Before you proceed...**
 
       We depend on you to ensure your issue hasn't already been addressed, isn't covered by documentation, and isn't caused by personal configuration. To help us rule out these possibilities please follow these guidelines:
-      <br />
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    options:
-      - label: I have searched [the FAQ](https://doomemacs.org/docs/faq.org) and [the documentation](https://doomemacs.org/docs/getting_started.org) for solutions.
-        required: true
-      - label: I have searched [the issue tracker](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/issues) for similar issues (the closed issues too).
-        required: true
-      - label: I have searched [the Discourse](https://doomemacs.org/d/docs) for any errors and solutions.
-        required: true
-      - label: I can reproduce my issue on [the latest commit](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit) of Doom Emacs.
-        required: true
-      - label: I have read [How to Debug Issues](https://doomemacs.org/d/how2debug) and found no solution.
-        required: true
+
+      + [ ] Search [the FAQ](https://doomemacs.org/docs/faq.org) and [the documentation](https://doomemacs.org/docs/getting_started.org) for solutions.
+      + [ ] Search [the issue tracker](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/issues) for similar issues (the closed issues too).
+      + [ ] Search [the Discourse](https://doomemacs.org/d/docs) for any errors and solutions.
+      + [ ] Ensure the issue can be reproduced on [the latest commit](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit) of Doom Emacs.
+      + [ ] Consult "[How to Debug Issues](https://doomemacs.org/d/how2debug)" on techniques to get more information and, possibly, solve the issue yourself.
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: What did you expect to happen?
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bump_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bump_request.yml
index 8f88b8a6d..fac875b94 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bump_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bump_request.yml
@@ -12,17 +12,13 @@ body:
       Use this form to let us know about these packages. Alternatively, [file a bump PR](https://discourse.doomemacs.org/how2bump).
 
       -----
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    options:
-      - label: There are no other bump requests for this package [on the issue tracker](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+label%3A%221.+update%29%22+).
-        required: true
-      - label: The package(s) I want bumped are not in [the do-not-PR list](https://discourse.doomemacs.org/do-not-pr) list.
-        required: true
-      - label: These packages still need to be bumped on the [latest commit of Doom](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit).
-        required: true
-      - label: I've tested the new versions of these packages myself and can report on its issues (if any).
-        required: true
+
+      **Before you submit this bump request, make sure...**
+
+      + [ ] To search for any open (or closed) [bump requests for this package](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+label%3A%221.+update%29%22+).
+      + [ ] The target package(s) **are not** in [the do-not-PR list](https://discourse.doomemacs.org/do-not-pr) list.
+      + [ ] These packages haven't already been bumped on the [latest commit of Doom](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit).
+      + [ ] The new versions of these packages work without issue.
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: What package(s) should be bumped?
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index 0bc3ea17e..29de2c769 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -9,21 +9,12 @@ body:
     value: |
       > :warning: **Our issue tracker is not for how-to or configuration questions.** Please post those on [our Discord](https://doomemacs.org/discord) or [Discourse](https://discourse.doomemacs.org) instead.
 
-      **Before you proceed...**
+      **Before you proceed, to rule out the possibility that your request has already been made (or fulfilled), please follow these guidelines:**
 
-      To rule out the possibility that your request has already been made (or fulfilled), please follow these guidelines:
-      <br/>
-- type: checkboxes
-  attributes:
-    options:
-      - label: I have read the [contributing guidelines](https://discourse.doomemacs.org/how2contribute).
-        required: true
-      - label: I have searched [the issue tracker](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/issues?q=label%3A%221.+request%22+) for similar requests.
-        required: true
-      - label: I have searched [the module list](https://doomemacs.org/docs/modules.org) in case my feature was already implemented.
-        required: true
-      - label: I have confirmed that my request remains unfulfilled on [the latest commit of Doom](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit).
-        required: true
+      + [ ] Read the [contributing guidelines](https://discourse.doomemacs.org/how2contribute).
+      + [ ] Search [the issue tracker](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/issues?q=label%3A%221.+request%22+) for similar requests.
+      + [ ] Search [the module list](https://doomemacs.org/docs/modules.org) in case my feature was already implemented.
+      + [ ] The request hasn't been fulfilled on [the latest commit of Doom](https://github.com/hlissner/doom-emacs/commit).
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Describe your request