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@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Each PR should be rebased on the latest upstream commit; avoid merging from the
 
 Fixes to review comments should preferably be pushed as additional commits to make it easier for the reviewer to see the changes. As a final step once the reviewer is happy the author should consider squashing these fixes with the relevant commit.
 
-Smaller PRs can have their commits squashed together and fast-forward merged, while larger PRs should probably have the chain of commits left intact and fast-forward merged into the upstream branch. This ensures that the chain of first parents in the main branch is checked by CI, and enables efficient use of `git bisect`.
+Smaller PRs can have their commits squashed together and fast-forward merged, while larger PRs should probably have the chain of commits left intact and fast-forward merged into the upstream branch.
 
 Where appropriate, commits should always contain tests for the code in question.
 
@@ -126,4 +126,4 @@ Contributors and users can get support through the following official channels:
 * GitHub issues: Log an issue in the repository where you require support.
 * [SAFE Network Forum](https://safenetforum.org/): Join our community forum, say hi, and discuss your support needs and questions with likeminded people.
 * [SAFE Dev Forum](https://forum.safedev.org/): Need to get technical with other developers? Join our developer forum and post your thoughts and questions.
-* [SAFE Network chat rooms](https://safenetforum.org/t/safe-network-chat-rooms/26070): The General chat room is a good place to ask for help. There is also a Development chat room for more technical discussion.
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+* [SAFE Network chat rooms](https://safenetforum.org/t/safe-network-chat-rooms/26070): The General chat room is a good place to ask for help. There is also a Development chat room for more technical discussion.