If you have been removed as a member from the Ning site, there are several possible reasons why.
1. Members were asked to re-sign up in October of 2008, if you did not reply to this, then you were removed as a member. Here is a link to the original thread:
http://etsyhookers.ning.com/forum/topics/1631335:Topic:51161
2. When new members join, they are sent a convo that explains the team tag requirement and you have 30 days to respond. If I don’t receive a reply within 30 days, I review your shop. If you are not using the correct team tag, your profile is removed from the Ning network and you are not an EtsyHooker team member.
If you have been removed as a member and would like to be an EtsyHooker, you will have to reapply/sign up for the team when memberships are open.
Here is the link for open membership dates and for joining requirements:
http://etsyhookers.ning.com/notes