Yes.  Currently, I speak only for myself (and sometimes not
even that).  The only harm done if I screw up (which happens) is
self-inflicted.<p>
         While wearing the coronets, and acknowledging we don't get to
make policy ... what we say will be taken as indicative of
Carolingian sentiment even if loaded with disclaimers.  I take that
seriously, and - short of emergencies - will prefer to consult and
ponder.
