diff --git a/modules/MegaHAL.py b/modules/MegaHAL.py
index dbb5f78..3f5cddf 100644
--- a/modules/MegaHAL.py
+++ b/modules/MegaHAL.py
@@ -37,10 +37,17 @@ class MegaHAL(Module):
 
         Module.__init__(self, irc, config, server)
 
+        mh_python.initbrain()
+
+    def register_handlers(self, server):
+        """Handle pubmsg/privmsg, so we can learn only from IRC events."""
+
         self.server.add_global_handler('pubmsg', self.learn_from_irc_event)
         self.server.add_global_handler('privmsg', self.learn_from_irc_event)
 
-        mh_python.initbrain()
+    def unregister_handlers(self):
+        self.server.remove_global_handler('pubmsg', self.learn_from_irc_event)
+        self.server.remove_global_handler('privmsg', self.learn_from_irc_event)
 
     def save(self):
         """Sync the megahal brain."""