diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/user.py b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
index 49474e43..bbeb10cc 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/user.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ class User(OrderedCollectionPageMixin, AbstractUser):
         try:
             self.groups.add(Group.objects.get(name='editor'))
         except Group.DoesNotExist:
-            # this should never happen except in tests
+            # this should only happen in tests
             pass
 
         # create keys and shelves for new local users