diff --git a/inventory-app/api.py b/inventory-app/api.py
index 405b8bf..d2339ef 100644
--- a/inventory-app/api.py
+++ b/inventory-app/api.py
@@ -106,4 +106,7 @@ def view_slack_doorboy():
     subject = member.display_name
     msg = "%s %s door access for %s via Slack bot" % (status, door, subject)
     spam(msg)
-    return "Opening %s for %s" % (door, member.display_name)
+    if approved:
+        return "Opening %s for %s" % (door, subject)
+    else:
+        return "Permission denied"