$deliver_status = Diaspora::sendFollowup($target_item, $owner, $contact, $public_message);
} elseif ($target_item['uri'] !== $target_item['parent-uri']) {
// we are the relay - send comments, likes and relayable_retractions to our conversants
$deliver_status = Diaspora::sendFollowup($target_item, $owner, $contact, $public_message);
} elseif ($target_item['uri'] !== $target_item['parent-uri']) {
// we are the relay - send comments, likes and relayable_retractions to our conversants