diff --git a/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml b/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
index 1f6bfe2a..d1ef8aef 100644
--- a/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/issue_template/bug_template.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 name: "Bug or question/support"
 about: "For filing a bug or getting support"
 body:
-  - type: markdown
-    value: " "
   - type: textarea
     id: problem
     attributes:
diff --git a/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml b/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
index be62b0d6..ac4c38f5 100644
--- a/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/issue_template/feature_template.yaml
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
 name: "Feature"
 about: "For filing a feature request or idea"
 body:
-  - type: markdown
-    value: " "
   - type: textarea
     id: request
     attributes: