diff --git a/srcpkgs/lightspark/template b/srcpkgs/lightspark/template
index 2f00230e648..68ccc187d5b 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/lightspark/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/lightspark/template
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 # Template file for 'lightspark'
+#
+# BROKEN FOR A LONG WHILE, SCHEDULED TO BE REMOVED.
+broken=1
+
 pkgname=lightspark
 version=0.7.2
 revision=5