[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

But that he appeared very recently at such an event certainly does color his arguments, and that is something that helps the reader put his remarks into context.

Yes, it would make him more informed, especially since his position is at odds with the sponsors of the forum you refer to. It could well be that he did not wish to claim a possible false authority, based on the fact that he had been developing an expertise on the subject. I take it that you have never had the occasion to consider this subject before, and so are relatively uninformed, that might certainly color your arguments, and certainly would help readers put your remarks into context.

[austinTparty]

You assume a great deal.