diff --git a/core/main.py b/core/main.py
index dac6112..c1746c3 100755
--- a/core/main.py
+++ b/core/main.py
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ class Input(dict):
             """sends an ctcp to the current channel/user or a specific channel/user"""
             conn.ctcp(target, ctcp_type, message)
 
-        def notice(message, target=chan):
+        def notice(message, target=user):
             """sends a notice to the current channel/user or a specific channel/user"""
             conn.cmd('NOTICE', [target, message])