diff --git a/app/models/conversation.rb b/app/models/conversation.rb
index 96d8590..8edda87 100755
--- a/app/models/conversation.rb
+++ b/app/models/conversation.rb
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ class Conversation < ApplicationRecord
     return handle_campaign_status if campaign.present?
 
     # TODO: make this an inbox config instead of assuming bot conversations should start as pending
-    self.status = :pending if inbox.active_bot?
+    # self.status = :pending if inbox.active_bot?
   end
 
   def handle_campaign_status