diff --git a/matrix/dbs_desc.cc b/matrix/dbs_desc.cc
index 81327a795..784b4dc95 100644
--- a/matrix/dbs_desc.cc
+++ b/matrix/dbs_desc.cc
@@ -414,7 +414,7 @@ ircd::m::dbs::desc::events__default
 	"default",
 
 	// explanation
-	R"(This column is unused but required by the database software.
+	R"(Unused but required by the database software.
 
 	)",