diff --git a/HACKING b/HACKING
index 0affa4a5..7fdf2454 100644
--- a/HACKING
+++ b/HACKING
@@ -11,5 +11,8 @@ fix typos in the code, etc. I'd appreciate it if you would notify me of anything
 Please send patches for build & configure fixes too.  I really appreciate
 your help, I just want to review these fixes before applying.
 
+!!WHENEVER YOU COMMIT, PUT AN ENTRY IN THE APPROPIATE CHANGELOG!!
+even when it's only one character. =)
+
 Thanks,
 Bart