Using Macbook Unibody (2009 Model) with lid closed?

Hi just a quick question, I have a small desk and would love to use my macbook with my monitor I was wondering if I close the lid and use a vertical laptop stand would it cause any damage to the macbook?
I've heard things on the net that it can warp the screen is this true, and would this still be the case with a vertical laptop stand that allow sufficient cooling?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Matt

Connect an external monitor and USB keyboard and your MB will operated automatically with the lid closed. However, I would not orient the MB vertically as it can affect proper heat dissipation. The MB should be left horizontal if possible with the rear of the computer elevated at least 1" to allow adequate ventilation. Room temperature should be kept to 75º F or below if possible otherwise use a fan or other method for keeping the computer from overheating. It's the latter that could tend to warp a screen or chassis. If you play certain processor taxing games this will keep the processor temperature near its maximum. You can tell when the fan starts running extremely fast and loud.

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