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Have it more explicitly reflect the reality that this is a volunteer run project.

Have it more explicitly reflect the reality that this is a volunteer
run project.
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Hello @rickeylev, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request aims to enhance transparency regarding the project's support structure by updating the support.md documentation. The changes clarify that the project operates on a volunteer basis, which directly influences the availability of support and response times for issues and pull requests. This update is intended to set appropriate expectations for users and foster greater community engagement by highlighting the importance of contributions.

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  • Documentation Update: The docs/support.md file has been updated to provide a clearer and more explicit description of the project's support policy.
  • Volunteer-Run Clarification: The updated policy now explicitly states that the project is community-maintained and run by volunteers, outlining the implications for issue and PR response times.
  • Call for Contributions: The revised documentation includes an encouragement for users to contribute and get involved, linking to the contributing guidelines.

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  • docs/support.md
    • Updated the support policy to explicitly state the project is volunteer-run.
    • Added bullet points detailing the implications of a volunteer-run project, such as response times.
    • Included a call to action for community contributions.
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This pull request simplifies the support policy description to more explicitly state that this is a volunteer-run project. The change is clear and direct. I have one minor suggestion to correct a grammatical error in the new text.

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