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Re:GitLab Master Plan by echelon on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @08:40AM (#12487591)
I'd pay the guy that has my github/twitter/gmail/hn username on GitLab $500 to give it to me. I don't think he's actively using it, but I can't figure out how to get in touch with him. :(

I really want to switch to GitLab given the focus on tooling and workflow. edit: and also your super nifty tanuki logo, which would make a hip vinyl laptop sticker.

Re:GitLab Master Plan by theunquietone on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @08:52AM (#12487706)
Hey there - we have a process for requesting usernames that aren't being used actively.

https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/support/#dormant-usernames...

Re:GitLab Master Plan by echelon on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @09:14AM (#12487870)
Awesome! Thanks! I knew that there was going to be some discussion about this, but I hasn't seen the official policy yet.

> The account in question has no data.

Does this mean if the account has private repositories, even if unused / dormant, that a username cannot be freed? (Understandable policy.)

In any case, should I file a ticket, email support, or wait for automatic processes to kick in?

Re:GitLab Master Plan by dblessing on Tuesday September 13, 2016 @09:40AM (#12488080)
> Does this mean if the account has private repositories, even if unused / dormant, that a username cannot be freed?

Correct. We understand that sometimes users will be dormant for a while and when they have data of any kind, we have to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Please send us an email at support at gitlab to start the process.