diff --git a/files/helpers/cron.py b/files/helpers/cron.py
index 34a835f62..ba997b645 100644
--- a/files/helpers/cron.py
+++ b/files/helpers/cron.py
@@ -138,6 +138,9 @@ def get_names():
 	return ' and '.join([x[0] for x in g.db.query(Orgy.title).filter_by(type='file').order_by(Orgy.start_utc).limit(2)])
 
 def _create_post(title, body, pin_hours):
+	if not g.db.query(Orgy).filter_by(type='file').first():
+		return
+
 	_delete_all_posts()
 
 	title += f': {get_names()}'