diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 095335ff..5f6b394a 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 procps-3.1.8 --> procps-3.1.9
 
 top: fix suspend/resume behavior
+top: ditch warning until a GOOD interface is found
 
 procps-3.1.7 --> procps-3.1.8
 
diff --git a/top.c b/top.c
index a4e25752..fa75da6f 100644
--- a/top.c
+++ b/top.c
@@ -2712,7 +2712,7 @@ static void do_key (unsigned c)
          for (i = 0; i < MAXTBL(xtab); ++i)
             if (c == xtab[i].xkey) {
                Curwin->rc.sortindx = xtab[i].sort;
-               show_msg(fmtmk("%s sort compatibility key honored", xtab[i].xmsg));
+//               show_msg(fmtmk("%s sort compatibility key honored", xtab[i].xmsg));
                break;
             }
       }