diff --git a/mosfet/commands.py b/mosfet/commands.py
index 17fa8ca..c65e6fe 100644
--- a/mosfet/commands.py
+++ b/mosfet/commands.py
@@ -520,7 +520,11 @@ class Commands:
             pass
 
         if reply:
-            print(reply)
+            print('Reply:', reply)
+
+            if len(reply) >= 256:
+                reply = 'reply too long, check console'
+
             if private and not reply.startswith('/'):
                 self.g.chat.send('/m ' + sender + ' ' + reply)
             else: