tag:help.rubygems.org,2010-01-19:/discussions/questions/18085-i-wish-to-use-the-name-of-an-abandoned-gem-regentanzRubyGems.org: Discussion 2018-02-10T15:47:43Ztag:help.rubygems.org,2010-01-19:Comment/446988072018-02-10T15:47:41Z2018-02-10T15:47:41ZI wish to use the name of an abandoned gem: "regentanz"<div><p>It is the policy of RubyGems.org that we refrain from making judgements about the content of a library, as we have little to no insight into what development a user might be doing out of the public eye, or what their eventual plans are. This can be frustrating, especially in the case of popular or common names, but we would rather err on the side of protecting creators than accidentally removing someone’s work.</p>
<p>I do appreciate that you've tried to reach out to them, and I see that they're still actively posting and developing on GH, so hopefully you can connect with them and this isn't a case where the developer has passed away or dropped out of tech. I've cc'd the owner of the gem in question, and hopefully the two of you can connect and get a definitive answer from them.</p></div>kerrizor