diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index d41d3a5..639d6c8 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ def main() -> None:
     # These need to be enabled in the developer portal as well
     intents = nextcord.Intents.default()
 
-    # Required in order to read messages (eg. prefix commands)
-    intents.message_content = True
-
     bot = commands.Bot(
         commands.when_mentioned_or(config.BOT_PREFIX),
         intents=intents,