diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
index ace54f587..195651822 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ body:
   - type: markdown
     attributes:
       value: |
+        I'm a solo maintainer and don't always keep up with GitHub Issues daily. If something is urgent or blocking you, [Discord](https://discord.gg/jz8T2uahpH) is the fastest place to reach me.
+
         Before opening, please:
 
         - search existing issues for the same symptom
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
index fc9435c8a..de533faa4 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
   - name: Discord
     url: https://discord.gg/jz8T2uahpH
-    about: Quick questions, sharing a video of a bug, or anything that's better as a chat. A lot of issues start better here.
+    about: Urgent or blocking issues, quick questions, sharing a video of a bug, or anything that's better as a chat.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bdc377b3c..d9abe251e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@
   <img src="https://paseo.sh/mobile-mockup.png" alt="Paseo mobile app" width="100%">
 </p>
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> I'm a solo maintainer and don't always keep up with GitHub Issues daily.
+> If something is urgent or blocking you, [Discord](https://discord.gg/jz8T2uahpH) is the fastest place to reach me.
+
 ---
 
 Run agents in parallel on your own machines. Ship from your phone or your desk.