diff --git a/gen.py b/gen.py
index 4713227..dc6298c 100644
--- a/gen.py
+++ b/gen.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ import re, random, subprocess
 from os import environ
 
 mistress = environ.get('mistress', 'lynne')
-mention = environ.get('mention', 'lynnesbian@deadinsi.de')
+mention = environ.get('mention', '@lynnesbian@deadinsi.de')
 
 client = Mastodon(
   client_id=environ['client_id'],