*Very* good question, and one that I've been thinking about. The answer
for me, I believe, is "not much".
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It would be a factor -- I think I'd have to install an extra "do I want
to post this?" filter in my brain, because if I said something stupid
online, it would have the potential to embarass not just myself, but the
Barony. And I think the Baron has a particular onus to be diplomatic and
reasonable, which means that outright flames (which I don't do often,
but when I do, they're searing) are probably a bad idea.
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But overall, no, I don't think I'd change my discussion style or
quantity much. I don't think much is gained by the Baron/ess being
afraid to express their honest opinions, and something is likely to be
lost. (As you say, most of the candidates have been pretty expressive,
and most have had useful things to say.)
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Besides, I don't think I'm physically *capable* of squelching myself too
far; I'd probably explode...
