Over the years, I've written CPAN modules that I would now like eradicated. The modules are either not useful, been re-written under a different namespace and/ or should just free up the name.

I've read up on as many docs that I can, but can't find a definitive source on how to permanently delete and free a CPAN slot.

Is there a way for an author to do this?

To further, say I want to change the name of one of my current modules from a plural form to a singular form... I can take over the new namespace, but it isn't clear whether I can eliminate the space I've vacated (which is why I won't do it yet).

I can reach out to individuals, but I thought I'd ask here first, a) for future knowledge for anyone who searches, and b) to build an understanding of CPAN knowledgable folk.

-stevieb

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