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In most cases, not. Where there is a legitimate reason to share, share. Without, it is just sloppiness.

• a_t48 4y ago
  In the context of a game engine, I mean. You may be sharing a model or texture between multiple entities, and want to know when it’s no longer in use.
  • ncmncm 4y ago
    Even there, something higher up the stack probably knows too, and is in a better position to choose a good time to dispose of it.
    • a_t48 4y ago
      Possibly! It really depends on how you've architected things. I said it's "reasonable" not that it's the one true way of implementing it.
      • ncmncm 4y ago
        I think we really are all in agreement here.