Seconding this.

Ruby Central is not a large organization by headcount, but in terms of impact, it is massive. Any person up to the task of leading an organization like this must know that drastic, public action involving long-term contributors will necessarily require an explanation. Inevitably. They must also know that in an information vacuum, people will assume the worst.

This is not difficult to foresee.

I truly hope this is settled without too much collateral damage, and I hope that the people in leadership learn a lesson about communication.