--- a/runtime/doc/intro.txt
+++ b/runtime/doc/intro.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-*intro.txt*     For Vim version 7.0c.  Last change: 2005 Sep 01
+*intro.txt*     For Vim version 7.0c.  Last change: 2006 Apr 09
 
 
 		  VIM REFERENCE MANUAL    by Bram Moolenaar
@@ -94,13 +94,15 @@ mention that.
 There are several mailing lists for Vim:
 <vim@vim.org>
 	For discussions about using existing versions of Vim: Useful mappings,
-	questions, answers, where to get a specific version, etc.
+	questions, answers, where to get a specific version, etc.  There are
+	quite a few people watching this list and answering questions, also
+	for beginners.  Don't hesitate to ask your question here.
 <vim-dev@vim.org>				*vim-dev* *vimdev*
 	For discussions about changing Vim: New features, porting, patches,
 	beta-test versions, etc.
 <vim-announce@vim.org>				*vim-announce*
 	Announcements about new versions of Vim; also for beta-test versions
-	and ports to different systems.
+	and ports to different systems.  This is a read-only list.
 <vim-multibyte@vim.org>				*vim-multibyte*
 	For discussions about using and improving the multi-byte aspects of
 	Vim.