diff --git a/src/void_tools/cli.py b/src/void_tools/cli.py
index d3b1425..69e7f6b 100644
--- a/src/void_tools/cli.py
+++ b/src/void_tools/cli.py
@@ -145,9 +145,9 @@ def cmd_dispatch(args):
     
     for act in actions:
         action_type = act.get("action")
+        posts = act.get("posts", [])
         
         if action_type == "post":
-            posts = act.get("posts", [])
             if not posts:
                 continue
             print("Dispatching standalone post/thread...")