diff --git a/Documentation/HOWTO b/Documentation/HOWTO
index c2371c5a98f9..48a3955f05fc 100644
--- a/Documentation/HOWTO
+++ b/Documentation/HOWTO
@@ -77,7 +77,8 @@ documentation files are also added which explain how to use the feature.
 When a kernel change causes the interface that the kernel exposes to
 userspace to change, it is recommended that you send the information or
 a patch to the manual pages explaining the change to the manual pages
-maintainer at mtk.manpages@gmail.com.
+maintainer at mtk.manpages@gmail.com, and CC the list
+linux-api@vger.kernel.org.
 
 Here is a list of files that are in the kernel source tree that are
 required reading: