diff --git a/basics_user/contributing.md b/basics_user/contributing.md
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--- a/basics_user/contributing.md
+++ b/basics_user/contributing.md
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ ways in which you can help:
   * Follow us on [Twitter]
   * Join us on [Reddit]
   * Like us on [Facebook]
-  * Support our [StackExchange] proposal
 * And last but not least, tell your friends and colleagues about how Qubes
   can help them secure their digital lives!
 
@@ -74,7 +73,6 @@ be grateful to [receive your patch][patch].
 [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/QubesOS
 [Reddit]: https://www.reddit.com/r/Qubes/
 [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/QubesOS
-[StackExchange]: https://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/98519/qubes-os
 [GitHub issues]: https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues
 [qubes-devel]: /mailing-lists/#qubes-devel
 [Community-Developed Feature Tracker]: https://www.qubes-os.org/qubes-issues/