Gatsby is implementing changes to community permissions on its GitHub repository, effective August 12th, 2020, aimed at improving scalability, security, and community experience. The Maintainers team will be removed, and members will become "Outside Collaborators" with "Read" access, limiting their ability to perform certain actions like editing others' pull requests or creating branches. The changes are intended to streamline processes and reduce risks associated with the existing permission structure, while still allowing contributors to perform essential functions such as submitting issues and pull requests. Despite the loss of "Maintainer" status, Gatsby plans to enhance community engagement through initiatives like an online community platform and a Gatsby Ambassador program. These steps are designed to recognize and support contributors' efforts while ensuring a sustainable and secure development ecosystem.