diff --git a/lib/feedjira_extension.rb b/lib/feedjira_extension.rb
index b05995d907..1ff8e1897e 100644
--- a/lib/feedjira_extension.rb
+++ b/lib/feedjira_extension.rb
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ class RssAuthor < Author
     include SAXMachine
 
     def content=(content)
-      super
+      @content = content
 
       begin
         addr = Mail::Address.new(content)