Firstly, guys, just quoting another post doesn't add anything to the conversation. I can't say I've even seen this removing happen but I don't really see the point in it, especially if there's a long list (I'm not totally against it either, if it's your group, do as you please). Another point I wanted to make was that sometimes I lurk around groups and enjoy the conversations happening but don't really have anything to add. I suppose one could always re-join if one is kicked from a group but perhaps this is one reason to think twice before sweeping all the cobwebs- think of the poor spiders!