diff --git a/gossamer_forums.rb b/gossamer_forums.rb
index 6925aa2..2db2f9e 100644
--- a/gossamer_forums.rb
+++ b/gossamer_forums.rb
@@ -1402,7 +1402,7 @@ class GossamerForumsImporter < ImportScripts::Base
 ##            begin
               # Fetch the discourse user ID for the reply
               reply_user_id = fetch_user_id_mapping(reply_row['user_id_fk'])
-              if reply_user_id = 0
+              if reply_user_id == 0
                 former_user = User.find_by(username: 'Former_User')
                 reply_user_id = former_user.id
               end