diff --git a/gossamer_forums.rb b/gossamer_forums.rb
index f652e5c..6003eb3 100644
--- a/gossamer_forums.rb
+++ b/gossamer_forums.rb
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # gossamer threads migration-import code
-# v0.16.2
+# v0.16.3
 
 require 'mysql2'
 require 'open-uri'
@@ -480,7 +480,8 @@ class GossamerForumsImporter < ImportScripts::Base
         next if resized_upload.nil?
 
         # Ensure the upload ID is valid and exists
-        if resized_upload && UserAvatar.exists?(custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
+        if resized_upload
+             # && UserAvatar.exists?(custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
           # Set the avatar using the resized image
           user.user_avatar = UserAvatar.create!(user_id: user.id, custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
           user.save!