The Lone Ranger spends half his time, if not most of his time, explaining to everyone he meets that just because he is wearing a mask doesn't mean he's a "bad guy." You would think he would get tired of explaining it, and, with his incredible ingenuity (demonstrated in every episode) dream up another disguise, perhaps a beard. Of course the mask makes him look like a hero to the thousands of young fans. They wouldn't flock to see some bearded gentleman cavorting on a silver stallion. So, I suppose there was method in their madness.