diff --git a/files/routes/comments.py b/files/routes/comments.py
index b0ce382c7a..9e39f0e132 100644
--- a/files/routes/comments.py
+++ b/files/routes/comments.py
@@ -928,7 +928,7 @@ def pin_comment(cid, v):
 
 		g.db.add(comment)
 
-		if v.id != comment.author_id:
+		if v.id != comment.author_id and not comment.post.ghost:
 			message = f"@{v.username} (OP) has pinned your [comment]({comment.sl})!"
 			send_repeatable_notification(comment.author_id, message)