diff --git a/model.py b/model.py
index 78b7340..8af4b0a 100644
--- a/model.py
+++ b/model.py
@@ -225,4 +225,4 @@ class MastodonInstance(db.Model):
     popularity = db.Column(db.Float, server_default='10', nullable=False)
 
     def bump(self):
-        self.popularity = self.popularity + 1
+        self.popularity = (self.popularity or 10) + 1
diff --git a/routes.py b/routes.py
index d7722d4..4d421b0 100644
--- a/routes.py
+++ b/routes.py
@@ -217,7 +217,6 @@ def api_viewer_timers():
 
 @app.route('/login/mastodon', methods=('GET', 'POST'))
 def mastodon_login_step1():
-
     instances = MastodonInstance.query.filter(MastodonInstance.popularity > 1).order_by(db.desc(MastodonInstance.popularity)).limit(16)
 
     if request.method == 'GET':