I can understand you being upset and there is nothing inappropriate so I see no reason you should be kicked off. Maybe you could try starting a free site and post ads in places like craigslist and of course on here. We have a local meetup group and the girl heading it up does this. She also got a groomer come to give us all a nail clipping demonstration and a photographer to do photos of our pups. Maybe you could plan some things like that? People are busy so I think sometimes you need to have 20 people sign up if you want to actually have 10. I'm sorry you were disappointed - wish you were closer and you could join us!