I really think the one day initiations turn Blue Lodge Masonry into McBlue Lodge Masonry, and I hope they go away for good. Contrary to what some people and brothers may think, I don't believe my generation wants something so devoid of meaning that in can be digested in one day. Freemasonry can't be digested in that time, and we're doing it a disservice if we think otherwise. It's one thing for the appendant bodies to have degree festivals, as they have Masons who have gone through the three degrees regularly and served a proper time as such. They know the caliber of men they're getting.
Blue Lodge, however, needs to be wary. The youth of today doesn't want cheap, easy Freemasonry, they want it to mean something and have impact in their life. And while a good portion from that comes from each of us internally applying that meaning ourselves, another good portion of that meaning comes from us treating the fraternity with respect. If you truly believe its a philosophy to live your life by, treat it with some reverence. Then others will want to know what secret you have that has changed your life so much.