diff --git a/src/cmd/9term/9term.c b/src/cmd/9term/9term.c
index d7391cf5..354c3711 100644
--- a/src/cmd/9term/9term.c
+++ b/src/cmd/9term/9term.c
@@ -231,8 +231,6 @@ mousethread(void *v)
 			goto Send;
 		}else if(mouse->buttons&2)
 			button2menu(w);
-		else
-			bouncemouse(mouse);
 	}
 }