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[Randy Peterman]

I can say I agree with Brian in the sense that an object is nicely 
configurable and can have default values.

I don't see the problem with having a function call like this:
goMakeSomeCoffee(/*decaf*/false, /*ounces, defaults to 12*/ , /*flavor, 
defaults to none*/ , /* cream, defaults to no */ , /* foamy, defaults to 
no */ , 'splenda',1);

If the function is written correctly that should work fine.  I should 
get black coffee with one packet of Splenda [please no comments on my 
coffee ;)].

The documentational benefit of set parameters is that users can learn 
more quickly about the functions and how they work.

For brevity passing name=value parameters is nice if you've written such 
a large function, but at what point have you created a monster rather 
than a function?

Regards,
Randy Peterman