--- a/NEWS	Fri Oct 31 00:47:54 2003 +0000
+++ b/NEWS	Fri Oct 31 01:38:46 2003 +0000
@@ -19,6 +19,16 @@
 	have it installed, of course). I didn't do a whole lot this release,
 	but that'll change with the next. There are some fun things coming.
 
+	Ethan: In complete defiance of history, I did something this
+	release.  It had to do with IRC.  If I type here for long
+	enough, I'm sure I'll remember what it was...  Oh yeah, all of
+	you paranoid people can hide your local username by changing
+	your IRC account settings.  I also want to note that we are
+	aware that building Gaim is Harder than it Should Be on
+	Solaris, and I am seeking solutions to some of the issues
+	there.  Everyone remember to give some love to the developers
+	who actually did something of note this release (i.e. not me)!
+
 0.71 (10/09/2003):
 	Rob: It's been a while since I've commited some news.  I've had a
 	very hectic few weeks/months.  Thing are finally coming together