Sorrowdusk
First Post
I think when the FAQ says "giving an ooze that option," it's referring to the tactical application of going prone for AC against ranged attacks. While a snake is a low int animal, animals are capable of instinctive "tactics" like that. The ooze is completely mindless, on the other hand.
Mind you, I think the sage's entire argument of them going prone and getting back up as free actions and actually getting any bonus/penalty out of it is on its face absurd and wrong.
And yet...he's 'The Sage', you were supposed to be able to trust The Sage.

Ah well, either way, anyone can rule as you wish but that at least seems to be the most official response.