If a package has only one published version with no dependents or real users, the call-to-action should be a button near the top of the screen that should descr

If a package has only one published version with no dependents or real users, the call-to-action should be a button near the top of the screen that should describe the action expected (e.g. "claim package name"). Clicking on this button should start a partly-automated, formal process and not require writing an email or manually soliciting contact with the original owner. This process can then be managed by NPM, who can stop relying on hearsay over whether these disputes are being resolved. The only reason to bury this within the 'Legal Stuff' section is when you erroneously assume that this action is likely to be a legal issue and informed by patent, trademark or copyright law. The current solution is cumbersome, not pointed to sufficiently, and likely to become progressively worse as the NPM ecosystem expands. I'd bet many NPM users aren't familiar with this resolution process. (Apart from those that remember the kik and left-pad debacles. "hahah, you’re actually being a dick. so, fuck you. don’t e-mail me back.") All I'm saying is that this process needs to be clear, structured and measurable. If NPM was doing a good job here, this HN post would never have been upvoted.