So I edited the original post. I've been doing this since early August of last year. Results have been great.

@LiLeia: I would try it for a month. This is how long the original experiment was that Strand talks about, and by week three, hormone levels have readjusted to their natural levels and release times. If your sleep schedule is already off, or if you don't sleep too much, the first week or so you will probably sleep tons, due to sleep deprivation (11-14 hours). After your body has recovered, you can settle in to a 8.5--9.5 hour night (mine is around 9-9.5).

Best thing, I think, is the sleep quality, followed by the opportunities to induce LDs, if you want them.