In freelance networks I've worked in this is par for the course. I understand the rationale- they'd like their network to be more valuable by being the gatekeep

In freelance networks I've worked in this is par for the course. I understand the rationale- they'd like their network to be more valuable by being the gatekeeper on everything- but it's extremely off-putting to hear you're never allowed to mention rates. In general, I mistrust services and systems that derive value from opacity.