before_filter with parameters and private methods

Question

I want to pass some variables to a method called with the before_filter. It is possible to use the controller instance like before_filter with parameters. But in my case I have a private method.

I can't use the same solution for it.

Is there any way to parse the arguments to it?

Answer 1

It's not nice, as already was stated, but usage of .send does help and it is also mentioned in the Action Controller Overview Guide, therefore I think there is no real better way.