是否需要在php5中通过引用传递变量？

With PHP5 using "copy on write" and passing by reference causing more of a performance penalty than a gain, why should I use pass-by-reference? Other than call-back functions that would return more than one value or classes who's attributes you want to be alterable without calling a set function later(bad practice, I know), is there a use for it that I am missing?With PHP5 using "copy on write" and passing by