4-Stroke
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Discussion of Chemical Weapons
Is the discussion about chemical weapons permitted here? Not their weaponization, but the hypothetical synthesis, toxicology, protection,
neutralization, etc.? I have seen threads about mustard gas, Novichok agents, phosgene, many different organophosphates, and other compounds, but I
just want to make sure that posting about this is allowed. In the rules section there are some restrictions about discussing "psychoactive
substances", but chemical agents are not mentioned, so I am just double-checking because I value my access to Sciencemadness.
Note: I am not planning to make any chemical weapons, and everything I might ask is purely because of my own curiosity, NOT because I
actually want to try any of it (that's why I'm asking). I can imagine myself performing a test-tube scale synthesis of chloroacetone, but making
actual lethal agents like phosgene or nerve gases just seems beyond stupid to me.
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j_sum1
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Other mods may chip in. Thanks for the question.
We would draw the line at executable synthesis methods. Obviously no encouragement of synthesis by amateurs or within a commercial or official
context. We would also draw the line at anythjng but the broadest and most general dispersal mechanisms.
I for one would welcome a wholesome discussion on historical use, toxic effects, mechanisms of harm, relative ease of manufacture, resultant current
risks and so forth. I think there is good reason to be informed about such things. Ignorance is not bliss.
But it is a sensitive issue and there are ways that the discussion bould stray onto territory that is legally questionable or brings the board into
disrepute. Please wait until another couple of mods have offered their thoughts before starting anything. I know I have blind spots and I am sure to
have overlooked something. Know also that such a thread will be monitored closely and will be closed quickly if it starts to go sour.
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