diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.java b/src/java/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.java
index 3c16dbced..090a6d9bd 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.java
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //
-// $Id: SafeSubscriber.java,v 1.3 2003/12/11 18:47:43 mdb Exp $
+// $Id: SafeSubscriber.java,v 1.4 2003/12/15 17:12:11 mdb Exp $
 
 package com.threerings.presents.util;
 
@@ -40,6 +40,15 @@ public class SafeSubscriber
         _subscriber = subscriber;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns true if we are currently subscribed to our object (or in
+     * the process of obtaining a subscription).
+     */
+    public boolean isActive ()
+    {
+        return _active;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Initiates the subscription process.
      */