diff --git a/cogs/events.py b/cogs/events.py
index 69a10bd..5bcf52f 100644
--- a/cogs/events.py
+++ b/cogs/events.py
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ class Events(commands.Cog):
         if not checks.freeGamesCheck(after):
             return await self.failedChecksCog.freeGames(after)
 
-        if should_snipe(before):
+        if before.content and after.content and should_snipe(before):
             self.client.snipe[before.channel.id] = Snipe(before.author.id, before.channel.id, before.guild.id, Action.Edit,
                                                          before.content, after.content)
 
diff --git a/didier.py b/didier.py
index 461e9a2..94f4b65 100644
--- a/didier.py
+++ b/didier.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     # Configure intents (1.5.0)
     intents = discord.Intents.default()
     intents.members = True
+    intents.message_content = True
 
     client = Didier(command_prefix=get_prefix, case_insensitive=True, intents=intents, activity=activity, status=status)
     client.run(TOKEN)