diff --git a/src/common/helpers.py b/src/common/helpers.py
index 1226f2cd5..a6c9dbaf3 100644
--- a/src/common/helpers.py
+++ b/src/common/helpers.py
@@ -741,8 +741,6 @@ first = True):
 			return False
 	if type and (not gajim.config.get(type) or not first):
 		return False
-	if type and gajim.config.get(type) and first:
-		return True
 	if gajim.config.get('autopopupaway'): # always show notification
 		return True
 	if gajim.connections[account].connected in (2, 3): # we're online or chat