diff --git a/resources/controllers/es_controller_mappings.cfg b/resources/controllers/es_controller_mappings.cfg
index 5d43ffb34..5330c0fb6 100644
--- a/resources/controllers/es_controller_mappings.cfg
+++ b/resources/controllers/es_controller_mappings.cfg
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # This file can be used to add mappings for controllers that are not supported by SDL by default.
-# Either modify the file at its default location or copy it to ~/.emulationstation/
+# Don't edit this file at its default location, instead make a copy to ~/.emulationstation/
 #
 # Configuration entries should be in the format described at this URL:
 # https://github.com/gabomdq/SDL_GameControllerDB