Discord.py: Test if message.channel =

Created on 17 Nov 2017 · 4Comments · Source: Rapptz/discord.py

I can't seem to test if the message.channel is equal to so and so. I try printing the message.channel and it comes as "buffer_check" but if I try:
if message.channel == "buffer_check":
it always runs the else statement.
How would I check if the message is on a certain channel?

current code without client.run: https://hastebin.com/vedulawinu.py

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NeagDolph

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python is a dynamically typed language. When things aren't working as you expect, try inspecting the types of the objects you are trying to compare, e.g. by printing them or using pdb

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khazhyk on 17 Nov 2017

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you used = instead of ==, = is for assignments, while == is for comparison

Azoy on 17 Nov 2017

No, I used the right symbol. I just made a small example for perspective on this issue.

NeagDolph on 17 Nov 2017

python is a dynamically typed language. When things aren't working as you expect, try inspecting the types of the objects you are trying to compare, e.g. by printing them or using pdb