diff --git a/docs/submittingpatches.html b/docs/submittingpatches.html
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@@ -104,6 +104,9 @@ that should be documented with:
     Reviewed-by: Joe Hacker <jhacker@foo.com>
     Acked-by: Joe Hacker <jhacker@foo.com>
 </pre>
+<li>If sending later revision of a patch, add all the tags - ack, r-b,
+Cc: mesa-stabe and/or other. This provides reviewers with quick feedback if the
+patch has already been reviewed.
 <li>In order for your patch to reach the prospective reviewer easier/faster,
 use the script scripts/get_reviewer.pl to get a list of individuals and include
 them in the CC list.