Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
I think at many Lodges open in MM because it is an easier & shorter opening.
MM Topic Restricted access ideas
- Thread starter Gary2112
- Start date
Winter
I've been here before
The reason is because after the Morgan affair the Lodges wanted tighter control of who was privy to the business of the Lodge.
Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
I get that too. So maybe its only my Lodge that likes the MM open/close for its familiarity
David Greger
Member
Same here in MD, I have attended many Stated Communications as an EA and FC, of course we are excluded from voting, and are not issued dues cards until we are raised, but having sections for each degree would help those in them to converse and study their respective degrees.
Windrider
Plus-sized tuxedo model
I've seen separate sections on other forums for EAs and FCs and they just don't get any traffic. Even if it's a restricted section, you still can't post a lot of things and as an EA or FC you may not know exactly where that line is.
Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
Is having a MM (Or EA/FC) section going to increase participation on the forum?
Other forums that have those sections do pretty well. Although, participation is dependent on those who contribute to discussions. Unless we are experiencing a rare lull here, I don't see how adding more sections will increase anything.
Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
Participation is a cabletow issue. That is why I only belong to 1 Masonic forum.
2SONDAD
Husband, father, son, Mason.
I agree with you Russ. I belong to a couple of others- but this is the only one that I am really "active" on.
Forums are like lodges. You have to join the one you are most comfortable with or you won't get as much out of the experience. This is "home".
2SONDAD
Husband, father, son, Mason.
Bro. Gary, I think you are also correct. One of the things I love about this forum compared to some others is that we all "meet on the level" here and having another partitioned section won't add to the discussions or to the cast of great characters that we have and learn from.
For some yes, for others it's a matter of not wanting to say anything. They do plenty of reading though, and that's all I'll say about that!
Sadly, there hasn't been much in the way of educational material on this forum for quite some time. It's not for a lack of trying, it's a matter of participation. Personally, at this point in the game I refuse to even bother with it anymore. There are more hits for discussions regarding rings, aprons, and other mundane topics than anything. Those hold absolutely no interest for me. I do agree that we have a special group of men here. Unfortunately several have left for greener pastures as Masonic Buffalo often do.
If the discussions remain as they are, so be it. We will continue to have tumbleweeds rolling around until the tide changes again. I'm good with that.
2SONDAD
Husband, father, son, Mason.
OK, you have me reconsidering my response. If it is for educational purposes and needs to be tyled, then I am all for it. I wish to learn as well as socialize.
goomba
Active Member
I read on here everyday. However I am a man of few words most of the time.For some yes, for others it's a matter of not wanting to say anything. They do plenty of reading though, and that's all I'll say about that!
I understand, but this isnt a newspaper. A discussion forum is dependent on participation. I enjoy reading as well,
But you can see what happens when everyone just reads...