diff --git a/doc/example.conf b/doc/example.conf
index f3a9f72d..756c8a7f 100755
--- a/doc/example.conf
+++ b/doc/example.conf
@@ -393,8 +393,10 @@ serverhide {
  * strings is allowed to match queries. They may be of the format "0" to "255"
  * to match the final octet (e.g. 127.0.0.1) or "127.x.y.z" to explicitly match
  * an A record. The blacklist is only applied if it matches anything in the 
- * list. You may freely mix full IP's and final octets. Consult your blacklist
- * provider for the meaning of these parameters.
+ * list. You may freely mix full IP's and final octets.
+ *
+ * Consult your blacklist provider for the meaning of these parameters; they
+ * are usually used to denote different ban types.
  *
  * Note: AHBL (the providers of the below *.ahbl.org BLs) request that they be
  * contacted, via email, at admins@2mbit.com before using these BLs.
diff --git a/doc/reference.conf b/doc/reference.conf
index c72c237b..ae07abfe 100755
--- a/doc/reference.conf
+++ b/doc/reference.conf
@@ -848,8 +848,10 @@ serverhide {
  * strings is allowed to match queries. They may be of the format "0" to "255"
  * to match the final octet (e.g. 127.0.0.1) or "127.x.y.z" to explicitly match
  * an A record. The blacklist is only applied if it matches anything in the
- * list. You may freely mix full IP's and final octets. Consult your blacklist
- * provider for the meaning of these parameters.
+ * list. You may freely mix full IP's and final octets.
+ * 
+ * Consult your blacklist provider for the meaning of these parameters; they
+ * are usually used to denote different ban types.
  *
  * Note: AHBL (the providers of the below *.ahbl.org BLs) request that they be
  * contacted, via email, at admins@2mbit.com before using these BLs.