diff --git a/doc/bugs/data_loss:_incorrect_merge_upon_conflicting_directory-file_of_direct_repos.mdwn b/doc/bugs/data_loss:_incorrect_merge_upon_conflicting_directory-file_of_direct_repos.mdwn
index 9c315b8dc2..245def940a 100644
--- a/doc/bugs/data_loss:_incorrect_merge_upon_conflicting_directory-file_of_direct_repos.mdwn
+++ b/doc/bugs/data_loss:_incorrect_merge_upon_conflicting_directory-file_of_direct_repos.mdwn
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ### Please describe the problem.
 Data loss due to incorrect merge of repos in direct mode.
 
-Given 2 repos A and B, in direct mode, where a has no remotes and b has a as remote (not sure if the latter is relevant):
+Given 2 repos A and B, in direct mode:
 1. in A: mkdir f, with a file f in it
 2. in B: touch f
 3. in B: sync