Document switch from IRC to GitHub Discussions

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Filing issues
=============
* Before you file an issue, try `asking for help`_ first.
* If determined to file an issue, first check for `existing issues`_, including
closed issues.
* Before you submit a new issue, try `asking for help`_ first.
* If determined to create a new issue, first search `Pelican Discussions`_
and `existing issues`_ (open and closed) to see if your question has already
been answered previously.
.. _`asking for help`: `How to get help`_
.. _`Pelican Discussions`: https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/discussions
.. _`existing issues`: https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/issues
How to get help
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the ``--debug`` flag: ``pelican --debug content [...]``)
.. _documentation: https://docs.getpelican.com/
.. _`paste service`: https://dpaste.de/
Once the above preparation is ready, you can contact people willing to help via
(preferably) the ``#pelican`` IRC channel or send a message to ``authors at getpelican dot com``.
Remember to include all the information you prepared.
The #pelican IRC channel
------------------------
* Because of differing time zones, you may not get an immediate response to your
question, but please be patient and stay logged into IRC — someone will almost
always respond if you wait long enough (it may take a few hours).
* If you don't have an IRC client handy, use the webchat_.
* You can direct your IRC client to the channel using this `IRC link`_ or you
can manually join the ``#pelican`` IRC channel on the `freenode IRC network`_.
.. _webchat: https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.net/?#pelican
.. _`IRC link`: irc://irc.freenode.net/pelican
.. _`freenode IRC network`: https://freenode.net/
.. _`paste service`: https://dpaste.com
Once the above preparation is ready, you can post your query as a new thread in
`Pelican Discussions`_. Remember to include all the information you prepared.
Contributing code
=================
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need assistance or have any questions about these guidelines.
.. _`plugin`: https://docs.getpelican.com/en/latest/plugins.html
.. _`#pelican IRC channel`: https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=pelican&uio=d4
.. _`Create a new git branch`: https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/wiki/Git-Tips#making-your-changes
.. _`Squash your commits`: https://github.com/getpelican/pelican/wiki/Git-Tips#squashing-commits
.. _`Run all the tests`: https://docs.getpelican.com/en/latest/contribute.html#running-the-test-suite