1 files changed, 2 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/news/newsbot.py b/news/newsbot.py
index b24a86e4..8834851d 100644
--- a/news/newsbot.py
+++ b/news/newsbot.py
@@ -139,6 +139,8 @@ class RssBot(asybot):
         self.loop = True
         self.lastnew = datetime.now()
         self.url_shortener = url_shortener
+        self.retry = True
+        self.on_nickinuse = lambda: None
 
     def start_rss(self):
         self.upd_loop = threading.Thread(target=self.updateloop)