Think about it for a moment.
From pre-sly to going sly (in many cases, shaving your head)...anyone feel that this "conversion" somewhat parallels a religious experience?
-- People that undergo conversions often want to "spread the word."
-- People that undergo conversions want to be around other "like-minded" (or in our case, like-headed) people.
-- Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged, and there can be pressure or social punishment when there is disagreement with the rules.
Naw. I'm overthinking it.