diff --git a/functions.lua b/functions.lua
index 92e2ff8..d75e00d 100644
--- a/functions.lua
+++ b/functions.lua
@@ -51,13 +51,6 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(
 
 yl_speak_up.debug = true
 
-local function say(text)
-    if yl_speak_up.debug then
-        --minetest.chat_send_all(text)
-        minetest.log("action", "[MOD] yl_speak_up: " .. text)
-    end
-end
-
 --###
 -- Helpers
 --###