diff --git a/src/main/resources/rip.properties b/src/main/resources/rip.properties
index fd9e611a..cac0c1f1 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/rip.properties
+++ b/src/main/resources/rip.properties
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ tumblr.auth = JFNLu3CbINQjRdUvZibXW9VpSEVYYtiPJ86o8YmvgLZIoKyuNX
 gw.api = gonewild
 
 twitter.max_requests = 10
+twitter.rip_retweets = false
 
 clipboard.autorip = false