diff --git a/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm b/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
index 0c2aa04569e..5571292adac 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/client_procs.dm
@@ -191,6 +191,7 @@
 	if(href_list["ssdwarning"])
 		ssd_warning_acknowledged = TRUE
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>SSD warning acknowledged.</span>")
+		return
 	if(href_list["link_forum_account"])
 		link_forum_account()
 		return // prevents a recursive loop where the ..() 5 lines after this makes the proc endlessly re-call itself