Retry when the path is still clear
A careful retry can still make sense when the next step is canonical, low-risk, and clearly described by governed help.
Examples include re-reading a launch article, using a clearer intake category, or confirming a visible route choice.
Escalate when more retrying adds risk
Escalate when the task is already blocked, the next step is ambiguous, or the issue touches identity, billing, migration consequences, or other trust-sensitive surfaces.
Do not keep retrying when the real problem is lack of certainty rather than lack of effort.