diff --git a/rad/views.py b/rad/views.py
index c85226c1..a5d9deb7 100644
--- a/rad/views.py
+++ b/rad/views.py
@@ -226,7 +226,9 @@ class AddQuestionNote(CreateView):
 
         model = form.save(commit=False)
 
-        model.author = self.request.user
+        if self.request.user.is_authenticated:
+            model.user_author = self.request.user
+
         model.save()
 
         response = super().form_valid(form)