Removed reference to GitHub Issues and Discussions (#9660)

Author: mbeijen

Diff for: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1-issue.md

@@ -2,6 +2,4 @@
 
 At this point in its lifespan we consider Django REST framework to be essentially feature-complete. We may accept pull requests that track the continued development of Django versions, but would prefer not to accept new features or code formatting changes.
 
-Apart from minor documentation changes, the [GitHub discussions page](https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/discussions) should generally be your starting point. Please only raise an issue or pull request if you've been recommended to do so after discussion.
-
 The [Contributing guide in the documentation](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/community/contributing/) gives some more information on our process and code of conduct.

Diff for: .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -552,7 +552,7 @@ For further examples on `HiddenField` see the [validators](validators.md) docume
 
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-**Note:** `HiddenField()` does not appear in `partial=True` serializer (when making `PATCH` request). This behavior might change in future, follow updates on [github discussion](https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/discussions/8259). 
+**Note:** `HiddenField()` does not appear in `partial=True` serializer (when making `PATCH` request).
 
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Diff for: CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ You'll need to remember to also set your custom throttle class in the `'DEFAULT_
 
 The built-in throttle implementations are open to [race conditions][race], so under high concurrency they may allow a few extra requests through.
 
-If your project relies on guaranteeing the number of requests during concurrent requests, you will need to implement your own throttle class. See [issue #5181][gh5181] for more details.
+If your project relies on guaranteeing the number of requests during concurrent requests, you will need to implement your own throttle class.
 
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@@ -220,5 +220,4 @@ The following is an example of a rate throttle, that will randomly throttle 1 in
 [identifying-clients]: http://oxpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=AppSuite:Grizzly#Multiple_Proxies_in_front_of_the_cluster
 [cache-setting]: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/ref/settings/#caches
 [cache-docs]: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/topics/cache/#setting-up-the-cache
-[gh5181]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/issues/5181
 [race]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_condition#Data_race

Diff for: docs/api-guide/fields.md

@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ If you want the date field to be entirely hidden from the user, then use `Hidden
 
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-**Note:** `HiddenField()` does not appear in `partial=True` serializer (when making `PATCH` request). This behavior might change in future, follow updates on [github discussion](https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/discussions/8259). 
+**Note:** `HiddenField()` does not appear in `partial=True` serializer (when making `PATCH` request).
 
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Diff for: docs/api-guide/throttling.md

@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@
 >
 > — [Tim Berners-Lee][cite]
 
-There are many ways you can contribute to Django REST framework.  We'd like it to be a community-led project, so please get involved and help shape the future of the project.
-
 !!! note
 
     At this point in its lifespan we consider Django REST framework to be feature-complete. We focus on pull requests that track the continued development of Django versions, and generally do not accept new features or code formatting changes.
@@ -30,24 +28,9 @@ The [Django code of conduct][code-of-conduct] gives a fuller set of guidelines f
 
 # Issues
 
-Our contribution process is that the [GitHub discussions page](https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/discussions) should generally be your starting point. Please only raise an issue or pull request if you've been recommended to do so after discussion.
-
-Some tips on good potential issue reporting:
-
 * Django REST framework is considered feature-complete. Please do not file requests to change behavior, unless it is required for security reasons or to maintain compatibility with upcoming Django or Python versions.
-* Search the GitHub project page for related items, and make sure you're running the latest version of REST framework before reporting an issue.
 * Feature requests will typically be closed with a recommendation that they be implemented outside the core REST framework library (e.g. as third-party libraries).  This approach allows us to keep down the maintenance overhead of REST framework, so that the focus can be on continued stability and great documentation.
 
-## Triaging issues
-
-Getting involved in triaging incoming issues is a good way to start contributing.  Every single ticket that comes into the ticket tracker needs to be reviewed in order to determine what the next steps should be.  Anyone can help out with this, you just need to be willing to
-
-* Read through the ticket - does it make sense, is it missing any context that would help explain it better?
-* Is the ticket reported in the correct place, would it be better suited as a discussion on the discussion group?
-* If the ticket is a bug report, can you reproduce it? Are you able to write a failing test case that demonstrates the issue and that can be submitted as a pull request?
-* If the ticket is a feature request, could the feature request instead be implemented as a third party package?
-* If a ticket hasn't had much activity and addresses something you need, then comment on the ticket and try to find out what's needed to get it moving again.
-
 # Development
 
 To start developing on Django REST framework, first create a Fork from the
@@ -206,7 +189,6 @@ If you want to draw attention to a note or warning, use a pair of enclosing line
 [code-of-conduct]: https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/
 [google-group]: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/django-rest-framework
 [so-filter]: https://stackexchange.com/filters/66475/rest-framework
-[issues]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/issues?state=open
 [pep-8]: https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/
 [build-status]: ../img/build-status.png
 [pull-requests]: https://help.github.com/articles/using-pull-requests

Diff for: docs/api-guide/validators.md

@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ Further notes for maintainers:
 * Code changes should come in the form of a pull request - do not push directly to master.
 * Maintainers should typically not merge their own pull requests.
 * Each issue/pull request should have exactly one label once triaged.
-* Search for un-triaged issues with [is:open no:label][un-triaged].
 
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@@ -157,7 +156,6 @@ The following issues still need to be addressed:
 * Document ownership and management of the security mailing list.
 
 [bus-factor]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_factor
-[un-triaged]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/issues?q=is%3Aopen+no%3Alabel
 [transifex-project]: https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/django-rest-framework/
 [transifex-client]: https://pypi.org/project/transifex-client/
 [translation-memory]: http://docs.transifex.com/guides/tm#let-tm-automatically-populate-translations

Diff for: docs/community/contributing.md

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ We suggest adding your package to the [REST Framework][rest-framework-grid] grid
 
 #### Adding to the Django REST framework docs
 
-Create a [Pull Request][drf-create-pr] or [Issue][drf-create-issue] on GitHub, and we'll add a link to it from the main REST framework documentation. You can add your package under **Third party packages** of the API Guide section that best applies, like [Authentication][authentication] or [Permissions][permissions]. You can also link your package under the [Third Party Packages][third-party-packages] section.
+Create a [Pull Request][drf-create-pr] on GitHub, and we'll add a link to it from the main REST framework documentation. You can add your package under **Third party packages** of the API Guide section that best applies, like [Authentication][authentication] or [Permissions][permissions]. You can also link your package under the [Third Party Packages][third-party-packages] section.
 
 #### Announce on the discussion group.
 
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Django REST Framework has a growing community of developers, packages, and resou
 
 Check out a grid detailing all the packages and ecosystem around Django REST Framework at [Django Packages][rest-framework-grid].
 
-To submit new content, [open an issue][drf-create-issue] or [create a pull request][drf-create-pr].
+To submit new content, [create a pull request][drf-create-pr].
 
 ## Async Support
 
@@ -174,7 +174,6 @@ To submit new content, [open an issue][drf-create-issue] or [create a pull reque
 [drf-compat]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/blob/master/rest_framework/compat.py
 [rest-framework-grid]: https://www.djangopackages.com/grids/g/django-rest-framework/
 [drf-create-pr]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/compare
-[drf-create-issue]: https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/issues/new
 [authentication]: ../api-guide/authentication.md
 [permissions]: ../api-guide/permissions.md
 [third-party-packages]: ../topics/third-party-packages/#existing-third-party-packages