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@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ Manage your `'runtimepath'` with ease.  In practical terms, pathogen.vim
 makes it super easy to install plugins and runtime files in their own
 private directories.
 
-**This plugin is softly deprecated in favor of Vim's built-in package
-management.**  `:help packages`
+**For new users, I recommend using Vim's built-in package management
+instead.**  `:help packages`
 
 ## Installation