diff --git a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
index b0e3f4f96..945da8078 100644
--- a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
+++ b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
@@ -1351,7 +1351,7 @@ class LabeledMulti(tdb_cassandra.Thing, MultiReddit):
         return user == self.owner or self.visibility == 'public'
 
     def can_edit(self, user):
-        if c.user_is_admin:
+        if c.user_is_admin and self.owner == Account.system_user():
             return True
 
         return user == self.owner