diff --git a/modules/fediverse/__init__.py b/modules/fediverse/__init__.py
index d452fd66..e3c9ac63 100644
--- a/modules/fediverse/__init__.py
+++ b/modules/fediverse/__init__.py
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ class Module(ModuleManager.BaseModule):
 
         items = actor.outbox.load()
         for item in items:
-            if item["object"]["inReplyTo"] == None:
+            if item["object"].get("inReplyTo", None) == None:
                 first_item = item
                 break