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Er, I don't think things are so simple. What I wish for above is per-node variable-length custom teasers, for 5.x (the target of the article).

The default method of setting site-wide teaser length doesn't allow per-node variation. 

The break tag, which was causing me some trouble at the time, does generally work for me these days. I'll add an update note to the article. But while that takes care of variable length, it still doesn't fulfill the wish for custom teasers (i.e., custom text, not the lopped-off first part of the main body text).

Finally, I don't know whether you count third-party modules as part of Drupal for purposes of your reply, but they do offer some added flexibility. And some problems as well. Also, as mentioned, as non-core add-ons they don't find support among third-party blogging apps, which is too bad.

Now, I know things get much better in Drupal 6! My full wish is as follows:

A teaser setup for all appropriate nodes, that allows a choice between an automated teaser of custom length (either a globally-set default or a custom value), a teaser set by a "<!--break-->" tag (for those for whom that works), or a custom teaser. All part of core, so support tools like blogging clients will work with the teaser system.

Does D6 fully offer that? I don't know yet; will have to explore. But I know it at least comes closer, and that's a great thing!

Thanks for the input!