diff --git a/rowers/management/commands/processemail.py b/rowers/management/commands/processemail.py
index 686d3ced..aa36ea14 100644
--- a/rowers/management/commands/processemail.py
+++ b/rowers/management/commands/processemail.py
@@ -121,7 +121,8 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
             extension = attachment.document.name[-3:].lower()
             try:
                 message = Message.objects.get(id=attachment.message_id)
-                if message.text:
+                if mm.encoded:
+#                if message.text:
                     body = "\n".join(message.text.splitlines())
                 else:
                     body = message.get_body()