Originally Posted by
tcook052
Isn't it always assumed that each TB member is speaking for themselves unless otherwise stated?

Well, for example, during the recent discussion regarding MTW, I was asked several times if, in expressing my views, I was speaking for the entire TB or only for myself. I guess the line is obvious to TB regulars but not necessarily to casual TB observers.
On the other side, I have been 'questioned' a couple times on the private TB forum whether my posts here violated either the TB secrecy rules and/or the 'don't speak for other TB members' rules (such as they are....and they'll hopefully be codified by the guidelines initiative, mitigating the need to do it after that) so putting OTBMMFD is a CYA to avoid those 'questions,' too.
Of course, that's my opinion only and OTBMMFD!