diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
index d138a95b..93946d93 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
@@ -6,5 +6,7 @@ body:
       value: |
         If you have an idea, _please [open as a discussion](https://github.com/zk-org/zk/discussions/new?category=ideas)_ instead of an issue. This helps keep the issue tracker more relavent.
         Be aware that feature requests [may not get much attention through 2025!](https://github.com/zk-org/zk/discussions/486).
-
-
+  - type: textarea
+    attributes:
+      label: Exception
+      placeholder: If you're not going to open a discussion instead, briefly explain why.