diff --git a/gossamer_forums.rb b/gossamer_forums.rb
index 015c3eb..eb1d262 100644
--- a/gossamer_forums.rb
+++ b/gossamer_forums.rb
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # gossamer threads migration-import code
-# v0.25.4
+# v0.25.5
 
 require 'mysql2'
 require 'open-uri'
@@ -312,7 +312,8 @@ class GossamerForumsImporter < ImportScripts::Base
  
     puts "Generating unique title for base title: #{base_title}"
 
-    while Topic.where(title: unique_title).exists? 
+    while Topic.find_by(title: unique_title)
+#    while Topic.where(title: unique_title).exists? 
 #    while Topic.exists?(title: unique_title)
       puts "Title '#{unique_title}' already exists, generating a new one."
       unique_title = "#{base_title} (#{suffix})"