Why is using return() inadequate? I think I missed that part. Is it a matter of style and personal preference? I usually use return in all cases, and use returned values to distinguish a "die" situation from a successful return. Part of the reason is that I sometimes need to give the program a chance to "put away its crayons", so to speak. I realize, of course, that there's more than one way to do it. I just want to ask whether I'm missing out by doing it in my old-fashioned way.