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@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Have questions about this document or anything not covered here? Create a topic
 - You must use `git commit --signoff` for any commit to be merged, and agree that usage of --signoff constitutes agreement with the terms of [DCO 1.1](./DCO_1_1.md).
 - Take care to make sure no merge commits are in the submission, and use `git rebase` vs `git merge` for this reason.
   - If collaborating with someone else on the same branch, consider using `--force-with-lease` instead of `--force`. This will prevent you from accidentally overwriting commits pushed by someone else. For more information, see [git push docs](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-push#git-push---force-with-leaseltrefnamegt).
-- If submitting a large code change, it's a good idea to join the `#ansible-awx` channel on irc.libera.chat, and talk about what you would like to do or add first. This not only helps everyone know what's going on, it also helps save time and effort, if the community decides some changes are needed.
+- If submitting a large code change, it's a good idea to create a [forum topic tagged with 'awx'](https://forum.ansible.com/tag/awx), and talk about what you would like to do or add first. This not only helps everyone know what's going on, it also helps save time and effort, if the community decides some changes are needed.
 - We ask all of our community members and contributors to adhere to the [Ansible code of conduct](http://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/code_of_conduct.html). If you have questions, or need assistance, please reach out to our community team at [codeofconduct@ansible.com](mailto:codeofconduct@ansible.com)
 
 ## Setting up your development environment
@@ -164,6 +164,6 @@ We welcome your feedback, and encourage you to file an issue when you run into a
 
 ## Getting Help
 
-If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us at `#ansible-awx` on irc.libera.chat, or submit your question to the [Ansible Forum](https://forum.ansible.com/tag/awx).
+If you require additional assistance, please submit your question to the [Ansible Forum](https://forum.ansible.com/tag/awx).
 
 For extra information on debugging tools, see [Debugging](./docs/debugging/).