I wanted to know the reason behind the closure of [this](http://serverfault.com/questions/650442/does-http-get-method-rely-on-port-53-for-dns-resolution) question. The reason states the question is off-topic which surprises me because I happened to read a pretty similar question again in server fault over [here](http://serverfault.com/questions/643506/how-does-the-http-get-method-work-in-relation-to-dns-protocol). The second question doesn't even have an accepted answer but it is still left open. I have asked a perfectly valid question according to the site rules and even have accepted the answer. 

I do accept my [second question](http://serverfault.com/questions/650627/is-there-any-specific-protocol-available-in-transport-layer-that-has-encryption#comment789608_650627) in this site was not fitting the rules of site. However, I want to know why is my first question closed. The rules of the site clearly says,

> However, if your motivation is “I would like others to explain ______
> to me”, then you are probably OK.

So, could someone please explain why my first question is closed as off topic?