diff --git a/app/users/util.py b/app/users/util.py
index 001dc11..13afba7 100644
--- a/app/users/util.py
+++ b/app/users/util.py
@@ -39,19 +39,11 @@ class BloonsaUtil:
         return player
 
     # Update activity timestamp and IP
-    def tag_player(self, request, player=None):
+    def tag_player(self, request, player):
         if not self.tracking:
             return
-        if request and not request.user.is_authenticated:
+        if not request or not request.user.is_authenticated:
             return
-        if not request:
-            return
-        player = player or self.init_player(request=request)
-        if player.banned:
-            # TODO message popup?
-            logout(request)
-            return
-
         player.latestActivity = timezone.now()
         player.latestIP = self.get_ip(request=request)
         player.save()