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@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Thanks for your interest in contributing to Tachiyomi!
 Pull requests are welcome!
 
 If you're interested in taking on [an open issue](https://github.com/tachiyomiorg/tachiyomi/issues), please comment on it so others are aware.
+You do not need to ask for permission nor an assignment.
 
 
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