diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 5e38a9a4c..5c3cca34b 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -2949,7 +2949,7 @@ bool ActivateBestChain(CValidationState &state, CBlock *pblock) {
             }
             // Notify external listeners about the new tip.
             uiInterface.NotifyBlockTip(hashNewTip);
-        }
+        } else fprintf(stderr,"initial download skips propagation\n");
     } while(pindexMostWork != chainActive.Tip());
     CheckBlockIndex();