diff --git a/e107_plugins/forum/forum_shortcodes.php b/e107_plugins/forum/forum_shortcodes.php
index 99214813b..3a4c34848 100644
--- a/e107_plugins/forum/forum_shortcodes.php
+++ b/e107_plugins/forum/forum_shortcodes.php
@@ -251,5 +251,10 @@ global $pollstr;
 return $pollstr;
 SC_END
 
+SC_BEGIN NEWFLAG
+// Defined in case an indicator is required
+return '';
+SC_END
+
 */
 ?>
\ No newline at end of file