diff --git a/app/Util/ActivityPub/Inbox.php b/app/Util/ActivityPub/Inbox.php
index ea32ee859..2053b7cc2 100644
--- a/app/Util/ActivityPub/Inbox.php
+++ b/app/Util/ActivityPub/Inbox.php
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ class Inbox
         $dm->from_id = $actor->id;
         $dm->status_id = $status->id;
         $dm->is_hidden = $hidden;
-        $dm->type = $request->input('type');
+        $dm->type = 'text';
         $dm->save();
 
         if(count($activity['attachment'])) {