It might be better to have something in the release notes (this assumes
that users read release notes -- I always do/did) stating that

[...the language minor in me is wincing at the passive voice...]

"It is recommended that the following lines be added to /etc/sysctl.conf
 in order to prevent undesired suspension of operations:

ddb.onpanic=0
ddb.fromconsole=0

"

On Wed, 5 Jun 2002, David Brownlee wrote:
...
# 	I'd like to suggest we provide two versions of the GENERIC kernel,
# 	GENERIC without DDB and a GENERIC_DDB for those who want it.
...
#
# 	I know how useful DDB can be, I just think that the current
# 	situation causes problems for people who haven't become
# 	familiar with it.

				--*greywolf;
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