The problem is reading the approved publication is not always the answer. Nothing wrong with getting the opinions of others, whether you choose to use the advice is upto you. I would always advocate seeking advice if you don't know or are unsure, sometimes it reaffirms what you were going to do anyway, or can give you a different perspective.
I would say I'm quite an experience Engineer, and would never be afraid to ask the advice or opinion of somebody else with less experience than myself.
Have you read an MEL, it's not always black and white and is open to interpretation?
We make the decisions based on knowledge and experience that's why we are paid so well!