I think there are two objections to the manner of using exceptions that you
suggest. The first is that exceptions are heavy on cpu usage even when
caught within the same mehtod/function. The second is that it makes for
contorted code where a simple loop would have been both faster, less messy
and more readable.


It's probably worth pointing out that the word "exception" does not really
cover expected situations. It's supposed to cover the unexpected which means
that for which your program cannot be reasonably expected to cope. A user
providing a path to a non-existent file, for example, or an alphanummeric
string where a number is required.


Greg