diff --git a/sweebot.py b/sweebot.py
index 8e5c364..e4c1d41 100644
--- a/sweebot.py
+++ b/sweebot.py
@@ -329,9 +329,9 @@ while True:
                     elif command[0] == "$welcome":
                         name = nick if not len(command) > 1 else " ".join(command[1:])
                         if random(1,2) == 1:
-                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Heyo! Welcome to the channel,"  + {name})
+                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Heyo! Welcome to the channel,"  + [name])
                         else:
-                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Welcome, " + {name})
+                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Welcome, " + [name])
                     
                     elif command[0] == "$perms":
                         if len(command) == 2: