diff --git a/boards/models/thread.py b/boards/models/thread.py
--- a/boards/models/thread.py
+++ b/boards/models/thread.py
@@ -189,8 +189,7 @@ class Thread(models.Model):
         """
         Gets replies with only fields that are used for viewing.
         """
-        return self.get_replies().defer('poster_ip', 'text', 'last_edit_time',
-                                        'version')
+        return self.get_replies().defer('text', 'last_edit_time', 'version')
 
     def get_top_level_replies(self) -> QuerySet:
         return self.get_replies().exclude(refposts__threads__in=[self])