diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer.js
index 9277435259..4354d41c63 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer.js
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.prototype = {
     *                   have to do some init work in that case.
     */
     moveTo: function (bound, zoomChanged) {
-        //this function should be implemented by all subclasses.
+        //this function can be implemented by subclasses.
     },
     
     /** Set the map property for the layer. This is done through an accessor