diff --git a/src/cmds/core/other.py b/src/cmds/core/other.py
index 888bd63..c39edf9 100644
--- a/src/cmds/core/other.py
+++ b/src/cmds/core/other.py
@@ -18,12 +18,9 @@ def __init__(self, bot: Bot):
 
     @slash_command(guild_ids=settings.guild_ids, description="A simple reply stating hints are not allowed.")
     async def no_hints(
-        self, ctx: ApplicationContext,
-        channel: Option(GuildChannel, "The guild channel to send the message to.", required=False) = None
+        self, ctx: ApplicationContext
     ) -> Message:
         """A simple reply stating hints are not allowed."""
-        if not channel:
-            channel = ctx.channel
         return await channel.send(
             "No hints are allowed for the duration the event is going on. This is a competitive event with prizes. "
             "Once the event is over you are more then welcome to share solutions/write-ups/etc and try them in the "