diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODECharacter.cs b/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODECharacter.cs
index a2229e8aa5..6b74e74ba3 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODECharacter.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODECharacter.cs
@@ -1127,6 +1127,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.Physics.OdePlugin
             _position.Y = vec.Y;
             _position.Z = vec.Z;
 
+            // I think we need to update the taintPosition too -- Diva 12/24/10
+            m_taintPosition.X = vec.X;
+            m_taintPosition.Y = vec.Y;
+            m_taintPosition.Z = vec.Z;
+
             // Did we move last? = zeroflag
             // This helps keep us from sliding all over