Delete me.

You're right, that's generally what happened.

Out of nowhere a mid-level guildee was booted from the guild and discord with no warning immediately before TW. No attempt to ease the transition, no "hey, we're looking to upgrade but we've got a spot in a lower guild within the alliance if you'd be open to it." Just the boot. Why exactly would she consider another spot in that alliance if that kind of behavior is condoned?

Isolated incident or not, people deserve to know what they're signing up for with your alliance.