Cannot run rails commands due to possible error with .gemrc

Question

When I type commands such as "rails server" or "rails console", I receive a large error message.

Failed to load /Users/user_name/.gemrc because it doesn't contain valid YAML hash

sudo gem update --system
9934 gem install gemcutter
9935 gem tumble
9936 gem update --system

Based on my research I am speculating that this has something to do with my .gemrc file which is currently blank.

I am out of my depth and would appreciate any assistance.

Thank you

Do share the versions of Ruby, Rails and Rubygems installed on your system. — Kashyap, Feb 25 '13 at 09:59
I do now. I also just fixed the issue. Thank you for replying — CaptConrado, Feb 25 '13 at 10:25

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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I resolved the issue.

I did some additional research in the rdoc and found a solution. I was placing the YAML file in the wrong user.

Thank you ##Kashyap. I now understand the difference between system and user installations.

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Feb 25 '13 at 20:01

CaptConrado