# Why Was This Thread Closed?

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**Created:** [October 8, 2009, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/513002 "2009-10-08T01:12:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 8, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/513002/53 "2009-10-08T19:52:13Z")

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We don’t need to go the “encouraging” route.

From the rules for posting at the SDMB:

> [@FAQ - Rules for Posting at the Straight Dope Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-rules-for-posting-at-the-straight-dope-message-boards/369395/5):
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> You are allowed discussion on almost any topic, but…Note that the [Registration Agreement](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=347160) prohibits:  
> Specifically:
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> **Drugs that are illegal in the US:** You may discuss the effects of drugs, but not where to obtain them.

“How to manufacture” is effectively “where to obtain.”

Thus any discussion of “how to manufacture” is forbidden.

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