diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/startup.cc b/gtk2_ardour/startup.cc
index ca598ba949..82914d79a8 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/startup.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/startup.cc
@@ -197,11 +197,11 @@ it is still at the beta stage on OS X. So, a few guidelines:\n\
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1) Please do NOT use this software with the expectation that it is stable or reliable\n\
though it may be so, depending on your workflow.\n\
-3) Please do NOT use the forums at ardour.org to report issues.\n\
-4) Please DO use the bugtracker at http://tracker.ardour.org/ to report issues\n\
+2) Please do NOT use the forums at ardour.org to report issues.\n\
+3) Please DO use the bugtracker at http://tracker.ardour.org/ to report issues\n\
making sure to note the product version number as 3.0-beta.\n\
-5) Please DO use the ardour-users mailing list to discuss ideas and pass on comments.\n\
-6) Please DO join us on IRC for real time discussions about ardour3. You\n\
+4) Please DO use the ardour-users mailing list to discuss ideas and pass on comments.\n\
+5) Please DO join us on IRC for real time discussions about ardour3. You\n\
can get there directly from Ardour via the Help->Chat menu option.\n\
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Full information on all the above can be found on the support page at\n\