diff --git a/files/routes/comments.py b/files/routes/comments.py
index fe79fe391..17eec3b1b 100644
--- a/files/routes/comments.py
+++ b/files/routes/comments.py
@@ -307,7 +307,7 @@ def api_comment(v):
 		g.db.add(c_based)
 		g.db.flush()
 
-		basedguy = c.parent_comment.author.basedcount
+		basedguy = get_account(c.parent_comment.author_id)
 		basedguy.basedcount += 1
 		g.db.add(basedguy)
 		g.db.flush()