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+id: task-052
+title: 'Flip permissions model: everyone edits by default, protected boards opt-in'
+status: In Progress
+assignee: []
+created_date: '2025-12-15 17:23'
+labels: []
+dependencies: []
+priority: high
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:BEGIN -->
+Change the default permission model so ALL users (including anonymous) can edit by default. Boards can be marked as "protected" by an admin, making them view-only for non-designated users.
+
+Key changes:
+1. Add is_protected column to boards table
+2. Add global_admins table (jeffemmett@gmail.com as initial admin)
+3. Flip getEffectivePermission logic
+4. Create BoardSettingsDropdown component with view-only toggle
+5. Add user invite for protected boards
+6. Admin request email flow
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:END -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+<!-- AC:BEGIN -->
+- [ ] #1 Anonymous users can edit unprotected boards
+- [ ] #2 Protected boards are view-only for non-editors
+- [ ] #3 Global admin (jeffemmett@gmail.com) has admin on all boards
+- [ ] #4 Settings dropdown shows view-only toggle for admins
+- [ ] #5 Can add/remove editors on protected boards
+- [ ] #6 Admin request button sends email
+<!-- AC:END -->