I feel this, and I want to add a little nuance from my own experience too. It definitely happens to me every now and again, but for me it hasn’t always been about what you’re describing. A lot of the time it really is those generic automated emails. I’ve actually had real back-and-forth conversations with the Skool team, where they explained what kinds of posts belong in the group and why. Since I learned the platform better, I only get removed once in a while—and one time I even got a full response giving me my flowers, breaking down why my post was strong and what made it valuable. That told me a lot. I genuinely think part of it was me learning how this platform works, because Skool is very different from Facebook or Instagram. That said… I do relate to the bigger feeling you’re naming. I honestly feel this way about a lot of groups—not just Skoolers. That’s actually why I built my own community differently. I didn’t want confusion, power trips, or people feeling shut down. I gave clear category options so people know exactly where their post belongs. I want real, real conversations. I want to be able to respond back to people as a human, not hide behind automation. Unless something is negative, bashing, or harmful, I would never do that to my community. So when I see communities becoming echo chambers—where it’s the same recycled “look how much money I made” posts, favoritism, and vague rules—it’s frustrating. Especially when the group should be modeling what healthy community building looks like. I don’t think it’s always malicious, but I do think clarity matters. Clear guidelines matter. Feedback matters. And safety to actually talk—not just perform—matters. For me, the biggest lesson has been this: If a community doesn’t feel aligned, I don’t force myself to shrink or censor my voice to fit it. I pour that energy into building spaces where people feel seen, respected, and encouraged to grow together. Curious how others feel—have you experienced this as a learning curve, favoritism, or just growing pains of big platforms?

@Jason Scott thank you Can’t stop won’t stop💪🏾

@Jo Cox Such a good question — and honestly, this is exactly where my business was born 💛 For me, it came down to accepting that I couldn’t do everything all the time. I had to build structure at home first — clear routines, visual schedules, and realistic time blocks that worked for my kids and my energy. Once my home had rhythm, showing up online stopped feeling chaotic and started feeling intentional. I don’t aim to be everywhere all day. I choose consistent windows to engage, create, and pour into my community — and then I’m fully present with my kids. That balance matters to me, especially as a parent and as a business owner. What I share and teach through my work is exactly what I had to create for my own home while building this business: calm systems, boundaries, and support that protect family and purpose. There’s no perfection — just systems that make room for real life 🤍