diff --git a/files/routes/subs.py b/files/routes/subs.py
index 516ee789f..f9ccbb6b4 100644
--- a/files/routes/subs.py
+++ b/files/routes/subs.py
@@ -362,8 +362,8 @@ def create_sub2(v):
 			return render_template("sub/create_hole.html", v=v, cost=HOLE_COST, error="You don't have enough coins!"), 403
 
 		v.coins -= HOLE_COST
-
 		g.db.add(v)
+		if v.shadowbanned: return {"error": "Internal Server Error"}, 500
 
 		sub = Sub(name=name)
 		g.db.add(sub)