diff --git a/anki/groups.py b/anki/groups.py
index f3dcca4af..e1d13363c 100644
--- a/anki/groups.py
+++ b/anki/groups.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ defaultConf = {
         'mult': 0,
         'minInt': 1,
         'relearn': True,
-        'leechFails': 16,
+        'leechFails': 8,
         # type 0=suspend, 1=tagonly
         'leechAction': 0,
     },
diff --git a/anki/sched.py b/anki/sched.py
index dd7aa79ef..5e7f1b288 100644
--- a/anki/sched.py
+++ b/anki/sched.py
@@ -227,8 +227,6 @@ select 1 from cards where gid = ? and
     # New cards
     ##########################################################################
 
-    # FIXME: need to keep track of reps for timebox and new card introduction
-
     def _resetNewCount(self):
         self._updateStatsDay("new")
         l = self.deck.groups.top()