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-Note that it will be much easier for us to fix the issue if a test case that
-reproduces the problem is provided. Ideally this test case should not have any
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+
+Version: output of `node -v`
+Platform: output of `uname -a` (UNIX), or version and 32 or 64-bit (Windows)
+Subsystem: if known, please specify affected core module name
+
+If possible, please provide code that demonstrates the problem, keeping it as
+simple and free of external dependencies as you are able.
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 * **Platform**: <!-- either `uname -a` output, or if Windows, version and 32-bit or
   64-bit -->
 * **Subsystem**: <!-- optional. if known - please specify affected core module name -->
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+<!-- Enter your issue details below this comment. -->