diff --git a/starboard.py b/starboard.py
index 17e4740..cbe13af 100644
--- a/starboard.py
+++ b/starboard.py
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ from nextcord import TextInputStyle
 from dotenv import load_dotenv
 from random import randint
 import aiosqlite as sqlite3
-import requests
 import json
 import traceback
 import sys
@@ -19,7 +18,9 @@ class starboard(commands.Cog):
 
     @commands.Cog.listener('on_raw_reaction_add')
     async def on_raw_reaction_add(self,payload):
+        print("recieved emoji payload", file=sys.stderr)
         if payload.emoji == "⭐":
+            print("Recieved star payload", file=sys.stderr)
             chann = self.bot.get_channel(payload.channel_id)
             message = chann.fetch_message(payload.message_id)
             await message.forward(chann)