diff --git a/models/site.rb b/models/site.rb
index 3d18f6c0..f7183912 100644
--- a/models/site.rb
+++ b/models/site.rb
@@ -367,6 +367,10 @@ class Site < Sequel::Model
     }
   end
 
+  def is_banned?
+    is_banned
+  end
+
   def ban!
     if username.nil? || username.empty?
       raise 'username is missing'