The community isn't nearly as afraid as it thinks it is.
Sometimes the problem has to mature before the solution can mature.
If you're having trouble succeeding, fail.
I've known people who have not mastered their tools who are good programmers, but not a tool master who remained a mediocre programmer.
Testing is not the point. The point is about responsibility.
I don't like the feeling, but I've got to say that a little fear makes me a more focused, more responsible programmer.