diff --git a/mbot.py b/mbot.py
index 8171027..2d9aa55 100644
--- a/mbot.py
+++ b/mbot.py
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ def main():
 
         masto.status_reply(
             to_status=mention['status'],
-            status=f"{username} {response}",
+            status=f"{response}",
             untag = True,
             visibility=config['mastodon']['default_visibility']
         )