diff --git a/partybot-matrix.py b/partybot-matrix.py
index 99c2808..98888e6 100644
--- a/partybot-matrix.py
+++ b/partybot-matrix.py
@@ -37,8 +37,7 @@ def karma_cb(room, event):
 
     for mxid in members:
         alias = re.search('@(pnut_)?([^:]+)', mxid).group(2)
-        if alias.lower() == handle.lower():
-            print('match')
+        if alias.lower() == handle.lower() or handle.lower() == 'partybot':
 
             if sign == '++':
                 rs.incr("partybot:k_" + event['room_id'] + "@" + handle)