Yea I understand, but like I said if your not a MM in our lodge usually you cant participate it much ( even the letter they sent me regarding my FC degree date, they explained this might be a time where you feel left out because you cant partake in most stuff). I just don't wanna be "that guy" yet where everyone is like "oh this new EA thinks he can question us, blah blah blah" and be thought of poorly when I have not even put in time yet you know? Trust me I'm pretty strong minded and I speak my mind sometimes to much LOL, (gotten me in a lot of trouble in school in the past LOL) It didn't really put off a "we run this, listen to us, its OUR WAY" kind of vibe so it didn't bother me. My lodge has been pretty supportive and has not done anything to make me feel alienated. I can't really change the fact that it was a MM only type thing (according to their words). I just don't feel the need to burn any bridges this early or stir up any conflicts because of my ignorance towards the craft. I shall find out soon enough more of our rules and regulations, and then I will learn and be more out spoken then. This situation just didn't feel right for me to speak out just yet, maybe I'm naive or something ( cant think of the right word at the moment ). I do value all of your opinions and trust me I'm listening and taking heed to all your words. At the end of the day though whats done is done, I can't change his choice he made, Ill be sure to educate myself more and later down the road when stuff like this occurs ill be informed and ready to argue my points. There's been to many times in my life where i argue a point with someone and I'm not properly informed, I've learned learn all you can first, then take your stand on a topic, your taken more seriously that way. (I'm not sure if this came across rude or anything but It's not meant to sound that if it does, like I said, I value all of your opinions)