diff --git a/plugins/c9.ide.editors/document.js b/plugins/c9.ide.editors/document.js
index 1f8a9878..5326b831 100644
--- a/plugins/c9.ide.editors/document.js
+++ b/plugins/c9.ide.editors/document.js
@@ -338,8 +338,9 @@ define(function(require, module, exports) {
                  */
                 get ready(){ return ready; },
                 set ready(v) {
-                    if (!ready) emit.sticky("ready");
+                    if (ready) throw new Error("Permission Denied");
                     ready = true;
+                    emit.sticky("ready");
                 },
                 /**
                  * The tooltip displayed when hovering over the tab button