diff --git a/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn b/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
index 6f894b3b6f..2068c341c2 100644
--- a/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
+++ b/doc/design/external_special_remote_protocol.mdwn
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ could have its own protocol extension details, but none are currently used.
 
 Next, git-annex will generally send a message telling the special
 remote to start up. (Or it might send an INITREMOTE or EXPORTSUPPORTED,
-so don't hardcode this order.)
+or perhaps other things in the future, so don't hardcode this order.)
 
 	PREPARE