diff --git a/fearless_simd/README.md b/fearless_simd/README.md
index 6ecce2bb..35f84d6e 100644
--- a/fearless_simd/README.md
+++ b/fearless_simd/README.md
@@ -143,9 +143,7 @@ hardware-specific intrinsics only when necessary.
 
 ### The `#[simd]` annotation
 
-Fearless SIMD requires functions that use SIMD to be annotated with the `#[simd]` attribute from the `fearless_simd_macros` crate. Without it the code will still compile, but run far slower, defeating the purpose of SIMD.
-
-Use [`dispatch!`] when calling SIMD code from non-SIMD code.
+It is recommended to annotate functions that use SIMD with the `#[simd]` attribute from the `fearless_simd_macros` crate. Without it the code will still compile, but requires special care to achieve full performance.
 
 If you cannot use proc macros, [you can achieve the same effect manually](https://github.com/linebender/fearless_simd/blob/main/fearless_simd/MANUAL_INLINING.md), but it requires some care. The use of `#[simd]` is recommended as the more robust and ergonomic option.
 
diff --git a/fearless_simd/src/lib.rs b/fearless_simd/src/lib.rs
index f1250d6a..72194fe2 100644
--- a/fearless_simd/src/lib.rs
+++ b/fearless_simd/src/lib.rs
@@ -110,9 +110,7 @@
 //!
 //! ## The `#[simd]` annotation
 //!
-//! Fearless SIMD requires functions that use SIMD to be annotated with the `#[simd]` attribute from the `fearless_simd_macros` crate. Without it the code will still compile, but run far slower, defeating the purpose of SIMD.
-//!
-//! Use [`dispatch!`] when calling SIMD code from non-SIMD code.
+//! It is recommended to annotate functions that use SIMD with the `#[simd]` attribute from the `fearless_simd_macros` crate. Without it the code will still compile, but requires special care to achieve full performance.
 //!
 //! If you cannot use proc macros, [you can achieve the same effect manually](https://github.com/linebender/fearless_simd/blob/main/fearless_simd/MANUAL_INLINING.md), but it requires some care. The use of `#[simd]` is recommended as the more robust and ergonomic option.
 //!