diff --git a/fediquery.py b/fediquery.py
index 31336d7..e25589f 100644
--- a/fediquery.py
+++ b/fediquery.py
@@ -99,8 +99,6 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
 
         if notif.type != 'mention':
 
-            i += 1
-
             print(f'dismissing notification {notification_id}')
 
             mastodon.notifications_dismiss(notification_id)