diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5edd99e..85a36e3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Support for these IRCds exist, but are not tested as frequently and thoroughly.
     - Note: for host changing support and optimal functionality, a `service{}` block / U-line should be added for PyLink on every IRCd across your network.
 * Nefarious IRCu (2.0.0+) - module `nefarious`
     - Note: Both account cloaks (user and oper) and hashed IP cloaks are optionally supported (HOST_HIDING_STYLE settings 0 to 3). Make sure you configure PyLink to match your IRCd settings.
-    - For optimal functionality (mode overrides in relay, etc.), a `UWorld{}` block / U-line should be added for every server that PyLink spawns. To make this easier, you may want to turn relay's spawn_servers off, so that all relay users originate from one virtual server.
+    - For optimal functionality (mode overrides in relay, etc.), a `UWorld{}` block / U-line should be added for every server that PyLink spawns.
 
 ## Setup
 
diff --git a/example-conf.yml b/example-conf.yml
index 6eeb2d9..00ebef1 100644
--- a/example-conf.yml
+++ b/example-conf.yml
@@ -370,10 +370,6 @@ relay:
     # both ways by defining "relay_no_ips: true" in their server block.
     show_ips: false
 
-    # Whether subservers should be spawned for each relay network (requires
-    # reloading the plugin to change). Defaults to true.
-    spawn_servers: true
-
     # Determines whether NickServ login info should be shown in the /whois output for
     # relay users. This works on most IRCds EXCEPT InspIRCd.
     # Valid options include "all" (show this to everyone), "opers" (show only to
diff --git a/plugins/relay.py b/plugins/relay.py
index d999190..eae33f0 100644
--- a/plugins/relay.py
+++ b/plugins/relay.py
@@ -235,13 +235,6 @@ def getRemoteSid(irc, remoteirc):
     """Gets the remote server SID representing remoteirc on irc, spawning
     it if it doesn't exist."""
 
-    try:
-        spawnservers = irc.conf['relay']['spawn_servers']
-    except KeyError:
-        spawnservers = True
-    if not spawnservers:
-        return irc.sid
-
     log.debug('(%s) Grabbing spawnlocks_servers[%s]', irc.name, irc.name)
     with spawnlocks_servers[irc.name]:
         try:
@@ -1253,7 +1246,7 @@ def handle_disconnect(irc, numeric, command, args):
             if irc.name in v:
                 del relayusers[k][irc.name]
             if k[0] == irc.name:
-                handle_quit(irc, k[1], 'PYLINK_DISCONNECT', {'text': 'Relay network lost connection.'})
+                del relayusers[k]
 
     # SQUIT all relay pseudoservers spawned for us, and remove them
     # from our relay subservers index.