diff --git a/README b/README
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+++ b/README
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ announcement list:
 
   http://sourceforge.net/mail/?group_id=105292
 
-For interactive discussion, join our Zulip chat channel:
+For interactive discussion, please join our Zulip chat:
 
   https://brlcad.zulipchat.com