Joe,

Thanks for the article and the technique. I like the idea and think it will work well in a number of situations.

I am unsure why 'Herb' is attacking the subsequent contributors though. Surely discussing the pro's and con's of various ways of tackling the issue adds to the value of the article.

It also may provide feedback on con's the author had not thought of.

I personally like the technique above but it does not ensure the last task completes which is sometimes required.