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@@ -404,6 +404,8 @@ then you just add a line saying::
using your real name (sorry, no pseudonyms or anonymous contributions.)
This will be done for you automatically if you use ``git commit -s``.
+Reverts should also include "Signed-off-by". ``git revert -s`` does that
+for you.
Some people also put extra tags at the end. They'll just be ignored for
now, but you can do this to mark internal company procedures or just