diff --git a/xep-0022.xml b/xep-0022.xml
index 829da66a..0dbd76b8 100644
--- a/xep-0022.xml
+++ b/xep-0022.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 <xep>
 <header>
   <title>Message Events</title>
-  <abstract>This document defines an XMPP protocol extension used to request and respond to events relating to the delivery, display, and composition of messages.</abstract>
+  <abstract>This document defines an XMPP protocol extension used to request and respond to events relating to the delivery, display, and composition of messages. Note: This specification has been obsoleted in favor of XEP-0085 and XEP-0184.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0022</number>
   <status>Obsolete</status>