diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/proposal.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/proposal.md
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+---
+name: Protocol Change Proposal
+about: Create a proposal to request a change to the protocol
+
+---
+
+<!-- < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ☺ 
+v                            ✰  Thanks for opening an issue! ✰    
+v    Before smashing the submit button please review the template.
+v    Word of caution: Under-specified proposals may be rejected summarily 
+☺ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  -->
+
+# Protocol Change Proposal
+
+## Summary
+
+<!-- Short, concise description of the proposed change -->
+
+## Problem Definition
+
+<!-- Why do we need this change? 
+What problems may be addressed by introducing this change?
+What benefits does Tendermint stand to gain by including this change?
+Are there any disadvantages of including this change? -->
+
+## Proposal
+
+<!-- Detailed description of requirements of implementation -->
+
+____
+
+#### For Admin Use
+
+- [ ] Not duplicate issue
+- [ ] Appropriate labels applied
+- [ ] Appropriate contributors tagged
+- [ ] Contributor assigned/self-assigned
diff --git a/.github/workflows/linter.yml b/.github/workflows/linter.yml
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--- a/.github/workflows/linter.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/linter.yml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: docker://github/super-linter:v3
         env:
           LINTER_RULES_PATH: .
-          VALIDATE_ALL_CODEBASE: true
+          VALIDATE_ALL_CODEBASE: false
           DEFAULT_BRANCH: master
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           VALIDATE_MD: true