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@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ The `merge_request` value is a reference to a merge request that adds this
entry, and the `author` key is used to give attribution to community
contributors. Both are optional.
+Community contributors and core team members are encouraged to add their name to
+the `author` field. GitLab team members should not.
+
If you're working on the GitLab EE repository, the entry will be added to
`changelogs/unreleased-ee/` instead.