I'm not entirely sure I'm qualified to answer the question about what the witnesses are to do beyond witnessing blocks. I do believe there is more they could do if they chose to. I think some are more apt to get involved in certain situations than others.

In the brief time I've been here, I've seen some take their own initiative, others seek and build consensus, and the rest pretty much remain neutral or more involved with their own behind-the-scenes work. It really takes time to try to see all of what's going on, and I'm afraid that I haven't reached that point yet.

And, as I alluded to in the post, I'm not looking to go to far afield to do it.