diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/server_tools.dm b/code/__DEFINES/server_tools.dm
index 1e57d8cb80..4624c5914f 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/server_tools.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/server_tools.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 #define REBOOT_MODE_HARD 1
 #define REBOOT_MODE_SHUTDOWN 2
 
-#define IRC_STATUS_THROTTLE 50
+#define IRC_STATUS_THROTTLE 5
 
 //keep these in sync with TGS3
 #define SERVICE_WORLD_PARAM "server_service"