diff --git a/ruby/CONTRIBUTING.md b/ruby/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@ to contribute.
 
 Just run `make` from this directory.
 
-Even if you prefer `make` - run `rake` occasionally, as it reports better warnings.
-
 ### Using rake
 
 Just run `rake` from this directory.