diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/user.py b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
index 43df39291..48f536ed1 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/user.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
@@ -265,6 +265,7 @@ class User(OrderedCollectionPageMixin, AbstractUser):
 
     @classmethod
     def get_permanently_deleted_users(cls):
+        """a list of users who are permanently deleted"""
         return cls.objects.filter(
             is_active=False,
             deactivation_reason__in=["self_deletion", "moderator_deletion"],