Ten Reasons *NOT* to become a Freemason
"Why I became (and proudly remain) an 'antient' Freemason" Well, I see no reason I cannot make a Freemason themed post. Last evening I attended a third degree at Naphtali lodge. It was my candidate being raised, my friend William Bean. It was an incredible night, especially since we had 28 Master Masons present for the event which was held at the incredible Masonic Temple in midtown Saint Louis. My friends Right Worshipful Brother Chris Neubold, Russ Tinker, Densel Webb, and Fred Statler drove down all of the way from Wentzville and Troy; over an hour drive each way. I acted as the Senior Steward and Junior Deacon for the ceremony. This was the largest gathering of Masons we have had in as long as anyone could remember for a degree. It is so very gratifying to see Naphtali growing and area members supporting the lodge. After the degree Jesse's wife Meryl provided a lovely dinner in the dining room where we shared fellowship and conversation. All of this had me thi...
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You're right -- mass media let us down a long time ago. Web 2.0 has enabled amateur hacks (like you and me) to crack through the vapid, corporate, politically correct B.S.
That a lot of the new 2.0 journalism is also B.S. is immaterial; right or wrong, well-thought out or just stupid, citizen-journalist-bloggers and self-publishers have reclaimed the right of free speech.
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...If you'd really like to give Keen a piece of your mind, his own blog can be found here.
Yep, he has a blog. Funny, huh?
Well, of course he does. He's a professional.
Go post on his blog John and PWN that nOOb!
First problem is this: artists will always sell their art to those who are willing to buy it. If your art sucks...it doesn't matter that it's on the internet...nobody is going to buy it anyway.
Second, the internet actually has helped many smaller size artists to the demise of the larger corporate interests (insert your favorite independent band or movie-maker example here).
Last, the guy is simply hawking his book by becoming a caricature of himself. Like so many Limbaughs and Frankens, their personality and unique message is akin to a carnival freak-show...and YOU have to pay to watch (or in this case, read) their freakishness.
My solution...ignore him and never mention him again. It's exactly what he wants.