diff --git a/Zotlabs/Module/Like.php b/Zotlabs/Module/Like.php
index d19154eb4..0455c5265 100644
--- a/Zotlabs/Module/Like.php
+++ b/Zotlabs/Module/Like.php
@@ -251,6 +251,9 @@ class Like extends \Zotlabs\Web\Controller {
 			}
 		}
 		else {
+
+			if(! $observer)
+				killme();
 	
 			// this is used to like an item or comment