Replace second instance of gitter badge with a link

patniharshit · patniharshit · commit 37893e70fe74 · 2017-03-05T10:34:24.000+05:30
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
@@ -63,11 +63,7 @@ matplotlib's communication channels include active mailing lists:
 
 The first is a good starting point for general questions and discussions.
 
-.. image:: https://badges.gitter.im/Join%20Chat.svg
-   :alt: Join the chat at https://gitter.im/matplotlib/matplotlib
-      :target: https://gitter.im/matplotlib/matplotlib?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=badge&utm_campaign=pr-badge&utm_content=badge
-
-The gitter is for coordinating development and asking questions directly related to contributing to matplotlib.
+`Gitter <https://gitter.im/matplotlib/matplotlib>`_ is for coordinating development and asking questions directly related to contributing to matplotlib.
 
 Contribute
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