Anyone here ever attempted to join r/InsurancePros?

Why am I getting absolutely GRILLED just for trying to connect with others in my field? I’m talking 15+ messages back and forth, all to somehow "prove" who I am—yet I'm not being asked for or given any concrete proof. Is this some kind of top-secret society I’m unaware of? I genuinely came in with good intentions, just looking to expand my professional horizons. At this point, though, it hardly seems worth the effort dealing with this ridiculous gatekeeping.