diff --git a/backend/src/index.ts b/backend/src/index.ts
index 6c1b5687..c54ef13f 100644
--- a/backend/src/index.ts
+++ b/backend/src/index.ts
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ connect().then(async () => {
     intents: [
       // Privileged
       "guildMembers",
-      "guildPresences",
+      // "guildPresences",
 
       // Regular
       "directMessages",