Interesting.
To be honest the position should be separated as Tom had planned to do so. I think the thread is a page or so back maybe or here or on helpline.
Yet, I don't believe their are enough nobles in many realms and the old manner of thinking is still set in stone. I have nothing against it. I just don't see it coming into play in the majority of realms. Then again I could always be wrong. However, I have heard very little on the manner beside rulers getting less income because of the division of labor that would take place.
Another apple dropped from a tree, grab it before the squirrel does!