A Message from the Ruby Central Board

8 hours ago

Significant discussion and concern about RubyGems and Ruby Central's role in stewarding RubyGems.
Legal discussions limited public communication; priority was resolving the situation responsibly to avoid ecosystem impact.
New board members needed time to understand the complex situation and chart a forward path.
Actions were taken due to a breakdown with an individual with infrastructure access to protect stability and security.
A serious risk to RubyGems was perceived, leading to quick action to protect the infrastructure.
An independent security audit was inconclusive due to missing logs, causing ongoing uncertainty.
An incident report will be published next week with details on events, involvement, and decisions.
Ruby Central aimed to stabilize and resolve amicably, avoiding litigation and seeking community progress.
Acknowledgment that handling and communication fell short, causing confusion and frustration; responsibility is taken.
Commitment to broadening maintainer and contributor involvement in RubyGems to prevent single points of failure.
Upcoming steps will focus on governance, transparency, community participation, and collaborative improvement of RubyGems.
Board commitment to ensuring RubyGems remains stable, secure, and a strong foundation for the Ruby community.

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