Re^2: Taking over Net::YMSG

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How do I adopt or take over a module already on CPAN?

The easiest way to take over a module is to have the current module maintainer either make you a co-maintainer or transfer the module to you.

If you can't reach the author for some reason (e.g. email bounces), the PAUSE admins at modules@perl.org can help. The PAUSE admins treat each case individually.

Get a login for the Perl Authors Upload Server (PAUSE) if you don't already have one: http://pause.perl.org
Write to modules@perl.org explaining what you did to contact the current maintainer. The PAUSE admins will also try to reach the maintainer.
Post a public message in a heavily trafficed site announcing your intention to take over the module. Potential places are http://use.perl.org/, http://www.perlmonks.org/, and any appropriate mailing lists or web forums.
Wait a bit. The PAUSE admins don't want to act too quickly in case the current maintainer is on holiday. If there's no response to private communication or the public post, a PAUSE admin can transfer it to you.

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Re^3: Taking over Net::YMSG by Kirsle (Pilgrim) on Sep 08, 2009 at 21:25 UTC
I read that; it's why I posted it here. I've already written modules@perl.org and tried contacting the original author (with a bounced e-mail in response). Perhaps I've posted it in the wrong section of perlmonks.org?	[reply]
Re^4: Taking over Net::YMSG by Anonymous Monk on Sep 09, 2009 at 01:20 UTC
No you haven't, some monks just need to read the FAQ they link :)	[reply]

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