diff --git a/server.go b/server.go
index fcd1cc66..d3e956af 100644
--- a/server.go
+++ b/server.go
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ func (s *baseServer) run() {
 		case <-s.errorChan:
 			return
 		case p := <-s.receivedPackets:
-			if shouldReleaseBuffer := s.handlePacketImpl(p); !shouldReleaseBuffer {
+			if bufferStillInUse := s.handlePacketImpl(p); !bufferStillInUse {
 				p.buffer.Release()
 			}
 		}
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ func (s *baseServer) handlePacket(p *receivedPacket) {
 	}
 }
 
-func (s *baseServer) handlePacketImpl(p *receivedPacket) bool /* should the buffer be released */ {
+func (s *baseServer) handlePacketImpl(p *receivedPacket) bool /* is the buffer still in use? */ {
 	// If we're creating a new session, the packet will be passed to the session.
 	// The header will then be parsed again.
 	hdr, _, _, err := wire.ParsePacket(p.data, s.config.ConnectionIDLength)