Why are 'out' parameters in .NET a bad idea?

Question

Why are \'out\' parameters in .NET a bad idea?

I was recently asked this, but I had no real answer besides it\'s simply unnecessarily complicating an application. Wh

Answer 1

I would have to agree with GateKiller. I can't imagine out parameters being too bad if Microsoft used them as part of the base library. But, as with all things, best in moderation.