Ruby Central's board has issued a public statement addressing months of controversy surrounding RubyGems, Bundler, and the organization's stewardship role. The conflict stemmed from a breakdown in a working relationship with an individual who had significant infrastructure access, prompting Ruby Central to act quickly to protect RubyGems.org and related services. A completed independent security audit was inconclusive due to missing logs. The board acknowledges failures in communication and community engagement, and promises a detailed incident report the following week. Going forward, Ruby Central commits to stronger governance, greater transparency, and broader community participation in RubyGems stewardship to avoid single points of failure.
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