Why have unconfirmed Mason partners?

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They seem to defy purpose and I'd hate to be one. What are the reasons they're used at all?

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Really? I always thought the confirmed innocence was what gave them a significant power. Night talking isnt

that

useful for Townies, is it?

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I guess my issue is, why would you want to night talk with an unconfirmed mason? Sure you

might

be able to get some information from them if they're scum, but I'd be uber-paranoid and they'd be on their guard. It would so unproductive that I'd be tempted to just not bother being a 'mason' and play like a vanilla townie.