Ex-RubyGems maintainers forge new home at Gem Cooperative
A group of former RubyGems.org maintainers created the Gem Cooperative and a compatible gem server, gem.coop, providing immediate read access to RubyGems.org packages.
Open source to closed doors: RubyGems control fight erupts
Ruby Central assumed control of RubyGems and core gems without maintainers’ consent after Shopify pressure, triggering maintainers' removals and community division.
RubyGems maintainer quits after Ruby Central takes control
Ellen Davis resigned after long-term RubyGems and Bundler maintainers were removed and administrative control was concentrated under Ruby Central staff.