I had this Worshipful Master pull some taqiyya on me and I still thank him for keeping me out of the masons by showing me their hand. Morality, Gatekeepers, Following… Careful.
I did ask him to talk me out of it, straight up.
Legiterally, verbatim.
That being said:
If I have to find the correct "secret society" in a world full of Liars, Cheaters, and Scoundrels to be able to join the ranks of the White Hats OUT OF NECESSITY, OR ELSE, I'd do it.
Knowledge should be free and open.
But given the premise that shit's fucked and the only way to earn your place in Existence is to displace that fucked shit…
Sign me up.