diff --git a/src/super_archives/templates/message-thread.html b/src/super_archives/templates/message-thread.html
index a99d45f..393628c 100644
--- a/src/super_archives/templates/message-thread.html
+++ b/src/super_archives/templates/message-thread.html
@@ -95,7 +95,9 @@
     });
 
     $('.vote.btn', this).on('click', vote);
-    $('.reply.btn', this).on('click', focus_reply);
+    {% if user.is_active %}
+      $('.reply.btn', this).on('click', focus_reply);
+    {% endif %}
   });
 
 </script>
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