diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 066b2d920..000000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-
----
-
-**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-**Describe the solution you'd like**
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
-
-**Describe alternatives you've considered**
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-**Additional context**
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f37589825..ef15757bf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ You can reach us for support on [Discord](https://discord.gg/MH2e2eb).
 If you find a bug, please open an issue on [Github](https://github.com/morpheus65535/bazarr/issues).
 
 # Feature Requests
-If you need something that is not already part of Bazarr, feel free to create a feature request on [Github](https://github.com/morpheus65535/bazarr/issues).
+If you need something that is not already part of Bazarr, feel free to create a feature request on [Feature Upvote](http://features.bazarr.media).
 
 ## Major Features Include:
 
diff --git a/bazarr.py b/bazarr.py
index 4448dc16c..1166ad7f4 100644
--- a/bazarr.py
+++ b/bazarr.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import time
 import os
 import sys
 import platform
+import re
 
 from bazarr.get_args import args
 
@@ -18,7 +19,7 @@ def check_python_version():
         print "Python 3 isn't supported. Please use Python " + minimum_python_version + " or greater."
         os._exit(0)
 
-    elif int(python_version[1]) < minimum_python_version_tuple[1] or int(python_version[2].rstrip('+')) < minimum_python_version_tuple[2]:
+    elif int(python_version[1]) < minimum_python_version_tuple[1] or int(re.search(r'\d+', python_version[2]).group()) < minimum_python_version_tuple[2]:
         print "Python " + minimum_python_version + " or greater required. Current version is " + platform.python_version() + ". Please upgrade Python."
         os._exit(0)