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README.md

@@ -9,7 +9,10 @@ The Select control for [React](https://reactjs.org). Initially built for use in
 
 See [react-select.com](https://www.react-select.com) for live demos and comprehensive docs.
 
-React Select is funded by [Thinkmill](https://www.thinkmill.com.au) and is a collaboration with [Atlassian](https://atlaskit.atlassian.com). It represents a whole new approach to developing powerful React.js components that _just work_ out of the box, while being extremely customisable.
+`react-select` is funded by [Thinkmill](https://www.thinkmill.com.au) and [Atlassian](https://atlaskit.atlassian.com).
+We are an open source project that is continously supported by the community. 
+
+React Select helps you develop powerful select components that _just work_ out of the box, without stopping you from customising the parts that are important to you.
 
 For the story behind this component, watch Jed's talk at React Conf 2019 - [building React Select](https://youtu.be/yS0jUnmBujE)