From: simonpj@microsoft.com <unknown>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:50:38 +0000 (+0000)
Subject: Amplify scoped tyvar changes
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Amplify scoped tyvar changes
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diff --git a/docs/users_guide/6.6-notes.xml b/docs/users_guide/6.6-notes.xml
index de4ce16..aaf8ddd 100644
--- a/docs/users_guide/6.6-notes.xml
+++ b/docs/users_guide/6.6-notes.xml
@@ -22,10 +22,13 @@
       </listitem>
       <listitem>
         <para>
-	  There are significant changes to the way scoped type variables work;
-	  see  <xref linkend="scoped-type-variables" />.
+	  There are significant changes to the way scoped type variables work,
+	  and some programs that used to compile may no longer do so.
+	  The new story is documented in  <xref linkend="scoped-type-variables" />.
           (<ulink url="http://www.haskell.org/pipermail/glasgow-haskell-users/2006-January/009565.html"> Simon's e-mail</ulink>
-          gives some background.)
+          gives some background, but the user manual should be complete (tell
+          us if not), and
+          certainly takes precedence if there is any conflict.)
         </para>
       </listitem>
       <listitem>