diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_bug_report.txt b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_bug_report.txt
index 52d12717f..0be98b336 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_bug_report.txt
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_bug_report.txt
@@ -43,10 +43,10 @@ body:
       label: Relevant log output
       description: Copy and paste any relevant log output here.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: Additional context.
       description: Write any other context about the question here.
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_proposal.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_proposal.yml
index 2c9f76038..59bda55c0 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_proposal.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_proposal.yml
@@ -36,10 +36,10 @@ body:
       label: "Describe alternatives you've considered"
       description: "A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered."
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false
   - type: textarea
     attributes:
       label: "Additional context"
       description: "Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here."
     validations:
-      required: true
+      required: false