DOC : tweaked FAQ about new features

matplotlib · tacaswell · Jun 29, 2014 · Jun 29, 2014 · Jun 30, 2014 · Jun 30, 2014
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 .. _howto-faq:
 
 ******
@@ -489,22 +490,31 @@ The development of matplotlib is organized through `github
 <https://github.com/matplotlib/matplotlib>`_.  If you would like
 to report a bug or submit a patch please use that interface.
 
-To report a bug (or request a feature) just `create an issue
+To report a bug just `create an issue
 <https://github.com/matplotlib/matplotlib/issues/new>`_ on github.
 Please include a `Short, Self Contained, Correct (Compilable), Example
 <http://sscce.org>`_ demonstrating what is wrong.  This makes it much
 easier for the developers to evaluate the bug report and gives them a
 start on where to start looking for the bug.  The easier it is for the
 developers to understand your problem the faster it will get fixed.
 Expect that the bug reports will be a conversation.  If you do not
-want to register with github, please email bug reports to `the mailing
+want to register with github, please email bug reports to the `mailing
 list <matplotlib-devel@lists.sourceforge.net>`_.
 
 
 The easiest way to submit patches to matplotlib is through pull
 requests on github.  Please see the :ref:`developers-guide-index` for
 the details.
 
+.. _how-to-request-feature:
+
+Request a new feature
+---------------------
+
+Is there a feature you wish matplotlib had?  Then ask!  The best
+way to get started is to email the developer `mailing
+list <matplotlib-devel@lists.sourceforge.net>`_ for discussion.
+
 
 .. _how-to-contribute-docs: