diff --git a/files/classes/user.py b/files/classes/user.py
index 793eae0d3..54ed59889 100644
--- a/files/classes/user.py
+++ b/files/classes/user.py
@@ -276,6 +276,7 @@ class User(Base):
 		if self.admin_level: return True
 		if self.truescore >= TRUESCORE_CHAT_MINIMUM: return True
 		if self.email_verified: return True
+		if self.patron: return True
 		return False
 
 	@property