Yeah understood that it's intentional, but something being intentional doesn't make it a good idea. Once you outgrow a small number of people this is ultimately going to end up being relationship-destructive and a nuisance -- which is what I see all over these threads. But I get that there's certain personality types and people who experienced the good of that system mourn its loss, which sucks too.
That isn't entirely true anymore since there is a strong fear of retaliation, so many have chosen to stay quiet.