>
> If the latter is the case, it would be a Heisentool, where the attempt of
>> using it changes that which it is supposed to observe. :-P
>>
>
> Which is why I don't use the pointer explorer when I'm trying to clean all
> instance of a class out.  Instead:
>
>     TheClass allInstances anyOne chasePointers
>
>
> TheClass someInstance ifNotNil: [:obj| obj chasePointers]
>

Ah, I will start using #someInstance, but typing ifNotNil: is a lot more
work than closing a debugger when no more instances.  Besides, wouldn't the
Block Context's var, "obj" be another possible reference
that #chasePointers might pick up on?
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