diff --git a/cogs/moderation.py b/cogs/moderation.py
index 30d2c6d2..3ca8bb2d 100644
--- a/cogs/moderation.py
+++ b/cogs/moderation.py
@@ -279,13 +279,13 @@ async def check_multipost(self: Moderation, message: discord.Message) -> None:
         ):
             return
 
-        previous_messages = await self.record_fingerprint(message)
+        previous_postings = await self.record_fingerprint(message)
 
-        if not previous_messages:
+        if not previous_postings:
             # This is a new, unique message. Not a multipost.
             return
 
-        first_post = previous_messages[0]
+        first_post = previous_postings[0]
 
         embed = EmbedBuilder(
             title="Multi-Post Deleted",