diff --git a/terminatorlib/terminator.py b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
index 996d49b9..87c5ba9d 100755
--- a/terminatorlib/terminator.py
+++ b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
@@ -263,9 +263,7 @@ class Terminator:
 
     # Set RGBA colormap if possible so VTE can use real alpha
     # channels for transparency.
-    if self.conf.enable_real_transparency:
-      dbg ('H9TRANS: Enabling real transparency')
-      self.enable_rgba(True)
+    self.enable_rgba(True)
 
     # Start out with just one terminal
     # FIXME: This should be really be decided from some kind of profile