I strongly dislike the secrecy of groups. Why can't they be public so everyone can join them? Groups should have rules, and repeated offences can be dealt with in a civil manner by being cautioned or, eventually, removed — at least temporarily.
As an example, these are my group's rules: when a dispute cannot be resolved, moderators may take the following steps — Caution: the member receives a private or public reminder about the group rules. Temporary removal: if the behavior continues, the member may be temporarily removed from the group. Permanent removal: a member may be blocked from the group at the moderators' discretion if they repeatedly violate the rules or engage in harassment, personal attacks, or deliberate misinformation. Reinstatement: a removed member may request reinstatement; if at least two existing members support the appeal, that person will be reinstated and given a new chance to contribute and belong. I think this rule set is fair and not overbearing.
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