The main issue here, I think, is that moderaters need to read every post in this forum to check that the content isn't unacceptable (i.e. that nobody's account was hacked, or that the newest member isn't just a spambot, or that nobody has said anything wildly offensive that will turn a thread into a massive argument, etc). We have to check every single post otherwise something would slip through here, and something would slip through there, and before you know it, the whole forum becomes an unusable mess that drives off all the good posters (not to mention deterring potentially vulnerable newbies from posting). Maintaining an online 'social' space is really difficult and takes a lot of work, particularly when that online space has an important goal and purpose.
Therefore when things are posted that are more like off-hand comments you might just say to a mate, rather than Things The Sex Worker Community Need To Discuss, it can be a bit frustrating. We all like funny links and jokes and random topics of conversation about anything and everything! But they are best put into emails, texts, phone conversations or chats over (some/many) glasses of wine. More casual situations than a safety and support forum.
P.S .There isn't anywhere else off topic to go to where people can talk about such things collectively.
I know there may be personal or other sorts of reasons why a sex worker may choose not to make friends within the industry in real life, but... well, I'm not really sure what they would be. Especially if you're looking for people to have casual jokey chats with about things that you don't need mods stressing over!
Perhaps swap numbers with some fellow escorts and text each other when something funny pops into your head? Or start a really, really general discussion forum where people can chat about anything if you do prefer to be online? I know this is boring because I repeat it so much but SAAFE is for helping people who are potentially vulnerable or scared or otherwise in need. That's why we have such intensive moderation - to keep the focus above all, always, on helping posters who are in need of answers so that they can stay safe and sound. If you'd like to create a place, online or IRL, that's just about general chatting then I'm pretty sure we'd all be really positive about that idea and interested to check it out as long as you aren't too furious with us lot moderating this place.