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@@ 98,6 98,17 @@ For more information, see the [patchbomb extension documentation][patchbomb].
 
 [patchbomb]: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/PatchbombExtension
 
+## Patch Formatting on [lists.code.netlandish.com][lists-code]
+
+Patches sent to [lists.code.netlandish.com][lists-code] are only recognized
+when using [git style][git style] diffs. This must be configured with
+[mercurial's configuration file][hgrc]:
+
+    [diff]
+    git = 1
+
+[git style]: https://www.mercurial-scm.org/wiki/GitExtendedDiffFormat
+
 ## Send the patches along
 
 When you've configured `hg email`, completed your work, and you're ready to send