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diff --git a/src/collectd.pod b/src/collectd.pod
index 8e68fc01..1dd899b8 100644
--- a/src/collectd.pod
+++ b/src/collectd.pod
@@ -40,11 +40,17 @@ the read callbacks once. A return code not equal to zero indicates an error.
 
 =item B<-P> I<E<lt>pid-fileE<gt>>
 
-Specify an alternative pid file. This overwrites any settings in the config 
+Specify an alternative pid file. This overwrites any settings in the config
 file. This is thought for init-scripts that require the PID-file in a certain
 directory to work correctly. For everyday-usage use the B<PIDFile>
 config-option.
 
+=item B<-B>
+
+If set, collectd will I<not> try to create its base directory. If the base
+directory does not exist, it will exit rather than trying to create the
+directory.
+
 =item B<-f>
 
 Don't fork to the background. I<collectd> will also B<not> close standard file