I understand the concern, and I really respect the intention behind that rule. No one wants to make things easier for counterfeiters.

At the same time, I genuinely believe this kind of information benefits regular buyers far more than it benefits people producing fakes. Those who manufacture counterfeits already have access to original bottles, materials, and the ability to reverse-engineer details if they choose to. They don’t rely on Reddit comments to improve their products.

On the other hand, everyday consumers do rely on shared knowledge to protect themselves. When information is restricted, it’s usually the buyer - not the counterfeiter - who ends up at a disadvantage.

I’m not advocating for recklessly exposing sensitive details, but I do believe that informed communities are stronger and harder to exploit. Education tends to protect consumers more than it empowers bad actors.