diff --git a/docs/NEWS b/docs/NEWS
index 7944939c..7e59c65f 100644
--- a/docs/NEWS
+++ b/docs/NEWS
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ Version 2.0 ()
 Version 1.7 ()
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+    * Change .htaccess blocking mechanism by spamblock plugin to not fetch
+      too many datarows, thanks to DLange from the forums. (The .htaccess
+      feature is still considered experimental, use at your own risk ;))
+      
     * rc4: fixed entryproperties backend 'cache now' link
 
     * Media database: Escape more Cookie values to prevent storing