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@@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ Git commit message linter written in python, checks your commit messages for sty
 All contributions are welcome and very much appreciated!
 
 See [jorisroovers.github.io/gitlint/contributing](https://jorisroovers.github.io/gitlint/contributing) for details on
-how to get started - it's easy!
+how to get started.
 
 We maintain a [loose project plan on Github Projects](https://github.com/users/jorisroovers/projects/1/views/1).