1 files changed, 2 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/storage/profile.py b/synapse/storage/profile.py
index a8fbc604b6..488e31c8b2 100644
--- a/synapse/storage/profile.py
+++ b/synapse/storage/profile.py
@@ -153,6 +153,8 @@ class ProfileWorkerStore(SQLBaseStore):
             "batch": batchnum,
         }
         if not active and not hide:
+            # we are deactivating for real (not in hide mode)
+            # so clear the profile.
             values["avatar_url"] = None
             values["displayname"] = None
         return self._simple_upsert(