diff --git a/config.template b/config.template
index 229df2f..4c86660 100644
--- a/config.template
+++ b/config.template
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ port = /dev/ttyACM0
 respond_by_dm_only = True
 defaultChannel = 0
 motd = Thanks for using MeshBOT! Have a good day!
-welcome_message = MeshBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo  or, cmd
+welcome_message = MeshBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo or, cmd
 DadJokes = True
 StoreForward = True
 StoreLimit = 3