Keep getting error when trying to post?

Question

Title is self explanatory tried to ask a question in regard to using a restore point made prior to an update and kept getting the error shown below.

An explanation of what the sticking point is would be appreciated.

Answer 1

The error message on Microsoft Q&A, “You are not authorized to make this response,” is generated by the site itself, not by anything in the Windows restore‑point question. It typically appears when Q&A’s protection systems block or auto‑moderate a post, or when there is a transient sign‑in/session issue.

Based on similar cases in the context, the most common causes are:

1. Automatic spam or safety filters
   • Q&A runs an automatic spam detection system. Legitimate posts are sometimes flagged as spam or policy violations and are then auto‑deleted or blocked, which surfaces as an authorization error.
   • Moderators can later restore such posts when they review the spam queue. Several examples show questions being “killed by the spam filter” and then restored by a moderator.
2. Session or sign‑in problems
   • Q&A requires being signed in with a Microsoft Learn profile before posting. If the sign‑in session expires or is inconsistent across tabs, the site can report that the user is “not authorized” to submit.

Practical steps to proceed:

1. Ensure sign‑in is valid
   • Confirm being signed in to the Microsoft Learn profile.
   • Close extra Q&A tabs, refresh the Ask page, and try again.
2. Simplify and repost
   • Very long text, repeated edits, or certain patterns can trigger the spam filter. Try posting a shorter version first, then edit the question after it is accepted.
3. Ask moderators to restore or allow the post
   • When a post is blocked or auto‑deleted, moderators can restore it from the spam filter queue, as shown in multiple examples where they say “I restored your question” or “It was deleted by mistake by the spam filter.”
   • Post a brief meta‑question under the Community Center → Site bug or problem tag (if that one goes through) describing that the restore‑point question is being blocked and include the approximate time and title so moderators can locate and restore it.
4. When composing the question
   • Follow the Q&A guidance: clear title, correct tag, detailed but concise body, no personal data, and, if possible, reproducible steps. This reduces the chance of automated filters misclassifying the post.

The “sticking point” is therefore not permissions on the account itself, but Q&A’s automated moderation or session handling. Moderator review is usually required to unblock or restore the affected question.

---

References:

• Ask a question on Microsoft Q&A
• How to post a question - Microsoft Q&A I cannot submit a question without it being deleted HELP
• Can't post questions for no reason. - Microsoft Q&A I cant post my question even though it doesn't violate the code of conduct.
• Questions are auto-moderated and deleted - Microsoft Q&A This specific question/issue does not involve Azure nor App Service.
• Code of Conduct - Microsoft Q&A Hello, i am wanting to post my question here but it keeps getting removed