diff --git a/plugins/potato.py b/plugins/potato.py
index 9987e180..9e5a2df1 100644
--- a/plugins/potato.py
+++ b/plugins/potato.py
@@ -43,9 +43,6 @@ def potato(inp, action=None):
     """potato <user> - Makes <user> a tasty little potato."""
     inp = inp.strip()
 
-    if not re.match("^[A-Za-z0-9_|.-\]\[]*$", inp.lower()):
-        return "I cant make a tasty potato for that user!"
-
     potato_type = random.choice(potatoes)
     size = random.choice(['small', 'little', 'mid-sized', 'medium-sized', 'large', 'gigantic'])
     flavor = random.choice(['tasty', 'delectable', 'delicious', 'yummy', 'toothsome', 'scrumptious', 'luscious'])