[MOstang]

Facebook changed rules on Groups, which went into effect a week or so ago. In light of those changes, it was a very wise decision for the Admin to change the group security setting, and really the only decision that could be made. Let’s face it, this hobby has changed a lot in ten years. I’m an Admin on some Facebook groups, and in my experience the security settings have nothing to do with cliques. Facebook members have the option to request to join a Group. I’m not an Admin of the Group you mentioned with the first URL, but in my observation of posts by members over the years, it’s doesn’t seem very discerning. I’m assuming you haven’t joined Facebook and are trying to observe the Group only by the URL. I don’t do a lot of posting on Facebook; mostly there to be able to view various Groups of interest. Kept in context, Facebook can be helpful. You just need to maintain focus on why you are there and steer clear of everything else. For me, it’s not that hard to do.