diff --git a/README.in b/README.in
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--- a/README.in
+++ b/README.in
@@ -427,8 +427,4 @@ report.
 Otherwise, enter a new bug report that describes the patch, and attach
 the patch to that bug report.
 
-Bug reports containing patches should include the PATCH keyword in their
-keyword fields. If the patch adds to or changes the GTK+ programming
-interface, the API keyword should also be included.
-  
-Patches should be in unified diff form. (The -u option to GNU diff.)
+Patches should be in unified diff form. (The -up option to GNU diff.)