diff --git a/src/modules/yarn/cog.py b/src/modules/yarn/cog.py
index 4b8c75d..ea34b28 100644
--- a/src/modules/yarn/cog.py
+++ b/src/modules/yarn/cog.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class YarnCog(LionCog):
         if (
             reaction.me
             and reaction.count == 1
-            and str(reaction.emoji) not in ("▶", "◀")
+            and reaction.message.author.id != self.bot.user.id
         ):
             await reaction.remove(self.bot.user)