Members can destroy everything?

Question

Hi,

I am trying to evaluate whether or not Trello suites my needs for managing a small team, let's say 4 members.

I would like my team members to be able to collaborate on a project, comment and eventually update their progress.

But I see that a team member is allowed to change titles of cards, descriptions and even changing deadlines, and deleting a card? Basically I have the impression that a team member is allowed to mess up or destroy the complete plan even if he is not an admin user. Am I missing something? I also have the impression that the external observer user just doesn't suite the purpose.

Any comment?

Matthew N · Answer

No, there’s no permission settings to lock down specific cards on a board. Either the user is a member of the board (can contribute at all levels), or they’re an observer.

Malachy Tarpey · Answer

This situation also doesn't work for me. Is there an admin level where list names and cards can be pinned to the top of a list and locked to prevent them being deleted or edited by team members?

Matthew N · Answer

Hi Pier

Essentially, you're correct. Any member of a board can add, edit, or delete items from the board.  Observers are the only user that implements restrictions, which in turn they can only view the board or comment/vote (if those options are enabled).