diff --git a/mail/views.py b/mail/views.py
index 5b344af..290ca0f 100644
--- a/mail/views.py
+++ b/mail/views.py
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ def compose(request):
             sender=request.user,
             subject=subject,
             body=body,
-            read=user == request.user
+            read=False
         )
         email.save()
         for recipient in recipients:
@@ -176,4 +176,4 @@ def register(request):
         login(request, user)
         return HttpResponseRedirect(reverse("index"))
     else:
-        return render(request, "mail/register.html")
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+        return render(request, "mail/register.html")