diff --git a/doc/bugs/sync_claims_data_loss_but_seems_to_just_lose_tracking.mdwn b/doc/bugs/sync_claims_data_loss_but_seems_to_just_lose_tracking.mdwn
index 3223c61c05..e596e8424b 100644
--- a/doc/bugs/sync_claims_data_loss_but_seems_to_just_lose_tracking.mdwn
+++ b/doc/bugs/sync_claims_data_loss_but_seems_to_just_lose_tracking.mdwn
@@ -213,3 +213,6 @@ To /Users/olaf/tmp/git-annex/play/bug-play/source
 
 Yes.  Love it.  Donated.  Have been using it for years.  Recommend it and get(/force) my collaborators to use it.  ;-)
 
+> Since this bug involved direct mode, and direct mode was known to be
+> rather buggy and has been removed, I think it's best to close it.
+> [[done]] --[[Joey]]