diff --git a/src/lib/forum/ForumActions.ts b/src/lib/forum/ForumActions.ts
index 978f069..3272d4f 100644
--- a/src/lib/forum/ForumActions.ts
+++ b/src/lib/forum/ForumActions.ts
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ export class ForumActions {
       case 'createPost':
       case 'createComment':
       case 'vote':
-        if (verificationStatus === EVerificationStatus.WALLET_UNCONNECTED) {
+        if (!_isAuthenticated || !currentUser) {
           return {
             valid: false,
             error: 'Connect your wallet to perform this action',