Update faq.md with more recent developments

Since fixes can be made via GitHub pull requests I updated the question
about finding bugs in entries, making sure to note that just because
someone has a fix does not mean that it'll be accepted (in fact I kind
of feel guilty about the fixes I have made except for entries that no
longer worked for one of the reasons noted in the FAQ entry).
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## Q: How did entry XYZZY win? It breaks rule 2!
As entries have been fixed it is entirely possible that some of the entries no
longer fit within the year's size restrictions. For the original version see the
[/archive](/archive) directory where you can find all the original winning
entries.
longer fit within the year's size restrictions. Invariably the length of columns
and number of rows might also be changed.
For the original version see the [/archive](/archive) directory where you can
find all the original winning entries.
## Q: I found a bug in a previous winner, what should I do?
We do not 'maintain' the contest winners. The code is made available on an 'AS
IS' basis. If you have a FIX for a entry, we suggest that you try and email it
to the authors and to CC: us using the instructions on the [contacting the IOCCC
Judges](contact.hml) page.
We do not 'maintain' the contest winners as such. The code is made available on an 'AS
IS' basis. If you have a FIX for an entry, we suggest that you try and email it
to the authors and to submit your fixes in a [GitHub pull
request](https://github.com/ioccc-src/temp-test-ioccc/pulls) (with ONE PULL
REQUEST *PER* FIX, please!).
IF you have a FIX, and IF the author does not object, and IF your fix looks
reasonable, we will add a web link to a copy of your email for others to see.
Note that just because you have a fix does not mean it'll be accepted. This
might be because the author objects or it doesn't fit in some way or another. Of
course if the entry does not work we'll certainly be more inclined to accept the
fix. If it is accepted we'll be happy to credit you in the entry's _README.md_
file. If you're a previous winner we will happily link to your entries; if
you're not we can link to your website if you wish.
## Q: Are there types of entries that are submitted so frequently that the judges get tired of them?
Yes, there are types of entries that show up over and over again.
The [guidelines](guidelines.html) say: