diff --git a/pep-0001.txt b/pep-0001.txt
index 8b8a769e4..81464b783 100644
--- a/pep-0001.txt
+++ b/pep-0001.txt
@@ -35,7 +35,9 @@ Kinds of PEPs
     new feature or implementation for Python.  An informational PEP
     describes a Python design issue, or provides general guidelines or
     information to the Python community, but does not propose a new
-    feature.
+    feature.  Informational PEPs do not represent a Python community
+    consensus or recommendation, so users and implementors are free to
+    ignore informational PEPs or follow their advice.
 
 
 PEP Work Flow