diff --git a/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ReplyPlaceholder.js b/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ReplyPlaceholder.js
index 23729799e..a482b6447 100644
--- a/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ReplyPlaceholder.js
+++ b/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ReplyPlaceholder.js
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ export default class ReplyPlaceholder extends Component {
     }
 
     const reply = () => {
-      DiscussionControls.replyAction.call(this.attrs.discussion, true);
+      DiscussionControls.replyAction.call(this.attrs.discussion, true).catch(() => {});
     };
 
     return (