>> Maybe I've been using the archiving not as intended, but I don't see
>> any other command for getting rid of a TODO. I can't find a command
>> to delete the current task. Am I missing something? Is there a
>> keystroke to delete a TODO? Or does everyone archive everything?
> If you would like (since you're in emacs) you can write yourself a
> special button to do it.
Maybe org-cut-subtree is a good starting point or already fulfills your
needs as it is "a short-hand for marking the subtree and then cutting it".
Best,
Hanno