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diff --git a/README-contrib b/README-contrib
index 2afeddf..e312c0c 100644
--- a/README-contrib
+++ b/README-contrib
@@ -37,6 +37,10 @@ first submit a few patches as bug reports.  Writing patches for
 existing bugs are also always appreciated.  You may wish to make
 patches against the SVN sources, about which see below.
 
+When making changes, please try to use short lines of text (< 64
+characters). This makes it easier to use 'diff' to see the
+differences. (See discussion in <http://bugs.debian.org/278267>)
+
 Do not commit patches to the developers reference yourself unless
 authorized to do so. Patches need to be finalized and common opinion
 before they are applied. This is even true if you happen to have