After using it for 5+ years it seems to be that latest interface (Dec 2017) changes were done without any consideration for ease of use, enhanced presence and needs of users or organizers.
It is equally difficult for paying organizers as it is for free users, to organize things, communicate or find events of interest.
It is time to move on to new platform for us as they have destroyed everything what made it worth using it.
It is hard to understand why meetup.com management decided to gamble their position this way.
Guys, organizers are paying for your services and it is likely that we'll walk out and use other platforms now.
No reason to stay.