If trying to join an unmoderated group... ... However, if they personally know the group owner, perhaps unfortunate: "Thanks, Mary. I still remember Vegas! ❤️"
Heh.
But even in an unmoderated group that allows non-member posts, a posting from a non-member is always held for moderation. So the "exposure" would be limited to the co-owners and moderators of the group -- unless one of them approved it... 🙄