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Tuning Up

I've read that tuning up can be really bad for your neck, is this true? Is F# standard really out of the question? After reading that I haven't had the guts to try it on my bass.

If so, is the reason just because of the tension it creates can cause the neck to bend? All help and responses are appreciated, thanks in advance everyone.