Package removal or adoption

[Barry deFreese <bddebian@comcast.net>]

Hi folks,

I am copying the games teams since I am a "member" and am currently 
focusing on orphaned or unmaintained games. In case anyone there wants 
to weigh in as well.

I am looking a several of the games type packages that are orphaned or 
unmaintained and I am trying to understand Debian's "policy" with 
regards to removal.  Here are two examples:  nettoe and xbattle.

What is the criteria for keeping these packages?  I guess that according 
to BTS they are "bug-free" but in the case of say xbattle, they are 
un-developed upstream, don't seem to have much of a following (according 
to popcon).  Is it preferred that they stay in the archives?  If so, 
should I pick them up for the games team or just leave them out there as 
orphaned?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Barry deFreese