diff --git a/ietf/review/utils.py b/ietf/review/utils.py
index 31b6b401f..979682ab6 100644
--- a/ietf/review/utils.py
+++ b/ietf/review/utils.py
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ def can_request_review_of_doc(user, doc):
     if not user.is_authenticated:
         return False
 
+    # This is in a strange place as it has nothing to do with the user
+    # but this utility is used in too many places to move this quickly.
     if doc.type_id == 'draft' and doc.get_state_slug() != 'active':
         return False