diff --git a/ircd/ircd.cc b/ircd/ircd.cc
index 1f0c09f86..211f486ca 100644
--- a/ircd/ircd.cc
+++ b/ircd/ircd.cc
@@ -123,7 +123,6 @@ ircd::write_avoid
 			return;
 
 		maintenance.set("true");
-		db::auto_compact.set("false");
 	}
 };