I think it might be test. Q was very careful to verify his identity, tripwires etc.

No longer?

If it was Q, it was a deliberate attempt to whip us into a confused frenzy. Why? Dunno what is the purpose of the test might be, but I'd say if it's genuine, it may be a test.

Then again I'm still with "no outside comms"

I think it's a test. Q was very careful to verify his identity, tripwires etc.

No longer?

If it was Q, it was a deliberate attempt to whip us into a confused frenzy. Why? Dunno what is the purpose of the test, but it still looks like a test to me.