diff --git a/combo/apps/notifications/api_views.py b/combo/apps/notifications/api_views.py
index 47d5b361..3cf2b92c 100644
--- a/combo/apps/notifications/api_views.py
+++ b/combo/apps/notifications/api_views.py
@@ -98,3 +98,4 @@ class Count(GenericAPIView):
         return Response({'err': 0, 'total': total, 'new': new})
 
 count = Count.as_view()
+count.mellon_no_passive = True