diff --git a/mypy.ini b/mypy.ini
index f938cc7b6..8eee0ba62 100644
--- a/mypy.ini
+++ b/mypy.ini
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ ignore_errors = False
 
 [mypy-bookwyrm.utils.*]
 ignore_errors = False
-disallow_untyped_calls = False
 
 [mypy-celerywyrm.*]
 ignore_errors = False