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Yes, done well it adds that benefit and if the extension method is universal to the type then proceed ahead with some caution. LINQ is a great example of this.

Where it falls apart is when it turns out that slightly different behavior is needed based on sub-type.

The right thing is to then move past the extension method, but it's more compelling to take the short-term gains of bolting-on more logic into the extension method.



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