That's a little strong Bruce...

The question was can you run an LED without a current limiting Resistor. I answered YES you can with the proviso that you pulse the LED.

There was no rider to the question that stated "the circuit had to be failsafe".

I don't expect my designs to hang - is that arrogant of me? Maybe - you decide.

The thread then digressed into multi-segment displays. And the discssion was whether you run all simultaneously or pulse them indvidually. There was no discussion whether you did or didn't have current limiting Resistors at that point, but the argument was with the overal concept and the massive advantage of current consumption and reduced parts count.

If you rather I didn't express an opinion on this forum, then you only have to ask.. I'm more than happy to let you get on with it...