diff --git a/rapids/views.py b/rapids/views.py
index bdab3b53..4ddcb68b 100755
--- a/rapids/views.py
+++ b/rapids/views.py
@@ -602,7 +602,7 @@ def loadJsonAnswer(answer):
         if answer["qidn"] == "1":
             ans.normal = normal
             ans.answer = ""
-        elif answer["qidn"] == "2": 
+        elif answer["qidn"] == "2" and not ans.normal: 
             ans.answer = posted_answer
         ans.full_clean()
         ans.save()