diff --git a/README b/README
index 4497cb2..3cfbc50 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ mailing list:
 
         http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/pixman
 
-Please submit bugs and patches to the freedesktop bug tracker:
+Please send patches and bug reports either to the mailing list above,
+or file them at the freedesktop bug tracker:
 
         https://bugs.freedesktop.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=pixman