diff --git a/src/states_screens/networking_lobby.cpp b/src/states_screens/networking_lobby.cpp
index 5fcceb092..8657b6e61 100644
--- a/src/states_screens/networking_lobby.cpp
+++ b/src/states_screens/networking_lobby.cpp
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ void NetworkingLobby::eventCallback(Widget* widget, const std::string& name, con
 
     RibbonWidget* ribbon = dynamic_cast<RibbonWidget*>(widget);
     if (ribbon == NULL) return;
-    std::string selection = ribbon->getSelectionIDString(PLAYER_ID_GAME_MASTER);
+    const std::string &selection = ribbon->getSelectionIDString(PLAYER_ID_GAME_MASTER);
 
     if (selection == m_exit_widget->m_properties[PROP_ID])
     {