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 }
 ```
 
+If the lint is in the `restriction` group because it lints things that are not
+necessarily “bad” but are more of a style choice, then replace the
+“Why is this bad?” section heading with “Why restrict this?”, to avoid writing
+“Why is this bad? It isn't, but ...”.
+
 Once your lint is merged, this documentation will show up in the [lint
 list][lint_list].