diff --git a/README b/README
index 0ffa456..d9ecddf 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ The button to submit a new honk says "it's gonna be honked".
 
 Avatars assigned by the NSA.
 
-Ein Honk is a stupid person auf deutsch.
-
 Automatic image attachment debloating.
 
 Minimal setup and configuration.
diff --git a/docs/manual.txt b/docs/manual.txt
index dadbc6b..43f0abe 100644
--- a/docs/manual.txt
+++ b/docs/manual.txt
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ Limited markdown support:
 
 Large images are rescaled and reduced.
 
+The tonk button will prefill the forms for replies.
+
 -- sensitive honks
 
 A honk that begins with the danger zone indication, DZ:, will be marked
@@ -44,7 +46,7 @@ Can be useful for managing as part of a combo, however.
 
 Individual honks may be manually fetched via the xzone.
 
-Additionally, entering a honker will fetch all their recent honks.
+Additionally, entering a honker URL will fetch all their recent honks.
 
 A list of recently known honkers will appear as well.
 
@@ -59,7 +61,8 @@ The zonkzone supports muting unwanted contacts. One may mute an actor
 
 -- privacy
 
-Posted honks are public. Welcome to the internet.
+Posted honks are public. The federated environment lacks robust privacy
+controls.
 
 Received messages are only visible when logged in, regardless of addressing.
 Content from outside is not publicly rehosted, unless bonked.
@@ -79,7 +82,7 @@ Memes such as `meme: example.mp4` will be appended to posts.
 
 -- hoots
 
-Link and inline a hoot from that other bird site.
+Link and inline a hoot and replies from that other bird site.
 hoot: https://twitter.com/tedunangst/status/839169710675611658
 
 -- cleanup