In plain English
It means the person or account cannot post normally. The service has either reduced that ability or stopped it altogether.
In context
Here, "Posting restricted" communicates that this account is currently in a state where publishing posts is limited or blocked.
- Situation
- Reporting content, appealing decisions, reading restrictions, and using safety controls
- What it communicates
- status message showing posting is blocked in that account state.
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say why the limit exists, how long it lasts, or whether any other account abilities are affected.
Examples
“With her account posting restricted, she typed three updates and watched each one fail to publish.”
“Wait to share the statement until the account is no longer posting restricted.”