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@@ -246,6 +246,10 @@ release.
 Note: resending patch identical to one on mesa-dev@ or one that differs only
 by the extra mesa-stable@ tag is <strong>not</strong> recommended.
 </p>
+<p>
+If you are not the author of the original patch, please Cc: them in your
+nomination request.
+</p>
 
 
 <h3 id="thetag">The stable tag</h3>