# \#lifecycle

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## [Rule States and Support Tiers](https://community.emergingthreats.net/t/rule-states-and-support-tiers/1789)

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**Author:** [@bingohotdog](https://community.emergingthreats.net/u/bingohotdog)\
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**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.emergingthreats.net/t/rule-states-and-support-tiers/1789 "2024-07-01T23:12:24Z")

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UPDATES: Added updateCategory() event to reflect how rules change switch between RETIRED and DELETED categories. This post explores the nuances behind a rule’s enabled or disabled state AND its implied support tier. T…