The Skeptic Suspends Judgment, Not Appearances

The sceptic does not commit himself to any truth regarding these matters. This is why he spreads honey on his toast, finds a private room when he's feeling romantic and suspends judgment after applying the modes. It may seem to be moderate scepticism by another name. What is the difference between following an appearance and forming a belief? Isn't sextus recommending a weak form of assent, as philo of larissa? Had done? He would insist otherwise.