[TFGoose]

I'm inclined to agree with Sherman on this nearly 100%. Harrington's M is a guideline, not an absolute rule. And like any guideline, it is subject to interpretation and modification based on the current situation. Part of using M to evaluate your current position in a tournament is being aware of the structure, and knowing that your M might change soon. Harrington himself notes on a few occasions that you might alter your decision process based on the fact that the blinds are going to go up soon. This, and the discussion of "effective M" are evidence that the concept of M is not an absolute, but is merely a starting point from which to derive your actual decision.

--TFGoose

P.S. Mr. Snyder - in the future I propose that you take a more academic approach to the bashing of your fellow poker colleagues. Even if you don't agree with Harrington, a large collection of the poker world does, and you should take that into account before taking such a bullish approach against his theories. To use the old adage, "you get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." Maybe next time, go with "Clarifying M: An Alternative Method for Calculation and Usage".