diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue--bug--performance-problem--question-.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue--bug--performance-problem--question-.md
index e756e3db..71a5572b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue--bug--performance-problem--question-.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/issue--bug--performance-problem--question-.md
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ assignees: ''
 Preconditions:
 
 - [ ] I have made sure it's an actual issue, not a question (use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/oraios/serena/discussions) instead).
+- [ ] I have actually encountered this issue in practice. Issues that are based on (AI-based) code analysis only will be closed without comment. 
 - [ ] I have consulted the [user guide](https://oraios.github.io/serena/02-usage/000_intro.html) and verified that the issue cannot be resolved by adjusting configuration/following recommended workflows.
 - [ ] I have looked for similar issues and discussions, including closed ones.