diff --git a/apps/reader/models.py b/apps/reader/models.py
index b40990660..48c9cf25e 100644
--- a/apps/reader/models.py
+++ b/apps/reader/models.py
@@ -439,8 +439,7 @@ class UserSubscription(models.Model):
         self.save()
 
         if (self.unread_count_positive == 0 and 
-            self.unread_count_neutral == 0 and
-            self.unread_count_negative == 0):
+            self.unread_count_neutral == 0):
             self.mark_feed_read()
         
         if not silent:
diff --git a/apps/social/models.py b/apps/social/models.py
index 7cb56f1e2..83a382262 100644
--- a/apps/social/models.py
+++ b/apps/social/models.py
@@ -1087,8 +1087,7 @@ class MSocialSubscription(mongo.Document):
         self.save()
 
         if (self.unread_count_positive == 0 and 
-            self.unread_count_neutral == 0 and
-            self.unread_count_negative == 0):
+            self.unread_count_neutral == 0):
             self.mark_feed_read()
         
         if not silent: