Ashlar2006
Masonic Mafia
Brethren ,
A year or two ago we used to have topics that would go on for page after page . They would sometimes get heated and that was great , That is what made them interesting !
Some Masons are of the mind that we can not get into heated conversations because we are supposed to be happy-go-lucky , smiling , hand-holding , back-patting butt kissing brothers who all should agree with one another so peace and harmony will prevail . This is not entirely true . ONE , this is not a lodge and TWO not all Masons are going to agree .
As long as you do not attack the poster or bash him , his lodge or GL and you attack the content of the post/thread , then all is well . Debates and disagreements are a good thing , this is how information is exchanged . Even some things that go on in other jurisdictions , if you disagree in a respectful manner , then have it and allow the members to counter your views (such as billboards , open houses , radio/TV commercials , alcohol etc; etc: ) .
If you see something posted you do not agree with , jump in a post and an opposing view . We are all big boys and can take it , do not be afraid you are going to hurt someone's feelings . OR , if if it of such a nature that one does not like the subject , ignore it . If one can not take it , then maybe Masonic forums is not for you .
I disagree with many things and I am not above having my say . For example , this tradition of protecting one's "light" and trying others in public , I find it childish , immature behavior and I am not afraid to post my thoughts on it . If someone does not like it , counter my view or get to stepping .
A year or two ago we used to have topics that would go on for page after page . They would sometimes get heated and that was great , That is what made them interesting !
Some Masons are of the mind that we can not get into heated conversations because we are supposed to be happy-go-lucky , smiling , hand-holding , back-patting butt kissing brothers who all should agree with one another so peace and harmony will prevail . This is not entirely true . ONE , this is not a lodge and TWO not all Masons are going to agree .
As long as you do not attack the poster or bash him , his lodge or GL and you attack the content of the post/thread , then all is well . Debates and disagreements are a good thing , this is how information is exchanged . Even some things that go on in other jurisdictions , if you disagree in a respectful manner , then have it and allow the members to counter your views (such as billboards , open houses , radio/TV commercials , alcohol etc; etc: ) .
If you see something posted you do not agree with , jump in a post and an opposing view . We are all big boys and can take it , do not be afraid you are going to hurt someone's feelings . OR , if if it of such a nature that one does not like the subject , ignore it . If one can not take it , then maybe Masonic forums is not for you .
I disagree with many things and I am not above having my say . For example , this tradition of protecting one's "light" and trying others in public , I find it childish , immature behavior and I am not afraid to post my thoughts on it . If someone does not like it , counter my view or get to stepping .
