In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (aka ChaelCodes), to discuss recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. They dive into the timeline of events, conflicting narratives, communication failures, and the underlying security concerns. They address theories and facts, scrutinize the governance of Ruby Central, and discuss the implications for the Ruby community. The episode emphasizes the importance of asking questions and seeking clarity, while advocating for a balanced and constructive approach to resolving the community's issues. Hit download now to hear more! 

Panelist:

Andrew MasonGuests:

Drew BraggRachael Wright-MunnSponsors:

HoneybadgerJudoscaleLinks:

Chris Oliver XAndrew Mason BlueskyJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftDrew Bragg WebsiteCode and the Coding Coders who Code it- Drew’s PodcastPhilly.rbRachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)- Website Rachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-TwitchRachael Wright-Munn (ChaelCodes)-BlueskyEllen's first post on the RubyGems controversy  A board member's perspective on the RubyGems controversy  An Update From Ruby Central (Video)  Investigation reveals Shopify manipulated Ruby Central to force takeover of Bundler and RubyGems - GIGAZINE  Strengthening the Stewardship of RubyGems and Bundler  Martin Emde's post on Bluesky  Reddit post for "An Update from Ruby Central"  Bundler Policies on GitHub  Advocacy for Reduced Rails Usage  Alpha-Omega Project  Ruby Central News Post: Alpha-Omega support  

Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Episode ID: 1000730839888

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Release Date: 09/10/2025, 02:00:00