diff --git a/modules/Markov.py b/modules/Markov.py
index 8827c3c..8ba284e 100644
--- a/modules/Markov.py
+++ b/modules/Markov.py
@@ -349,9 +349,10 @@ class Markov(Module):
 
             targets = self._get_chatter_targets()
             for t in targets:
-                a = random.randint(1, t['chance'])
-                if a == 1:
-                    self.sendmsg(self.connection, t['target'], self._generate_line(t['target']))
+                if t['chance'] > 0:
+                    a = random.randint(1, t['chance'])
+                    if a == 1:
+                        self.sendmsg(self.connection, t['target'], self._generate_line(t['target']))
 
     def _do_shut_up_checks(self):
         """Check to see if we've been talking too much, and shut up if so."""