diff --git a/files/helpers/can_see.py b/files/helpers/can_see.py
index 8f5f8a5e7..3d5a64b7a 100644
--- a/files/helpers/can_see.py
+++ b/files/helpers/can_see.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ def can_see(user, obj):
 					return False
 		else:
 			if obj.pinned == "Admin Note":
-				return user.admin_level >= PERMS['ADMIN_NOTES']
+				return user and user.admin_level >= PERMS['ADMIN_NOTES']
 			if hasattr(obj, 'is_blocking') and obj.is_blocking and not request.path.endswith(f'/{obj.id}'):
 				return False
 			if obj.parent_post: