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diff --git a/doc/tor.1.in b/doc/tor.1.in
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@@ -135,9 +135,10 @@ A list of ports that your firewall allows you to connect to. Only used when
Every NUM seconds consider whether to build a new circuit. (Default: 60)
.TP
\fBNodeFamily \fR\fInickname,nickname,...\fP
-The named Tor servers constitute a "family" of similar or
-co-administared servers, so never use any two of them in the same
-circuit. This option can be used multiple times.
+The named Tor servers constitute a "family" of similar or co-administared
+servers, so never use any two of them in the same circuit. Defining a
+NodeFamily is only needed when a server doesn't list the family itself
+(with MyFamily). This option can be used multiple times.
.TP
.\" \fBPathlenCoinWeight \fR\fI0.0-1.0\fP
.\" Paths are 3 hops plus a geometric distribution centered around this coinweight. Must be >=0.0 and <1.0. (Default: 0.3) NOT USED CURRENTLY