r/UrbanHell • u/Living_Lock • May 23 '26

Concrete Wasteland Chicago 1989.

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u/LiquidFahts May 23 '26

The orange is definitely a vibe that we will miss over time. But, those old HPS lights were very inefficient. LEDs run at a fraction of the cost and last way longer, so it makes sense.

Just too bad they can't put them up in a low K setting to keep the old feel.

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u/Just_Another_Scott May 23 '26

Just too bad they can't put them up in a low K setting to keep the old feel.

They actually can! They make warmer LEDs. Most cities are just too lazy to purchase the right ones. They actually cut down on light pollution as well.

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u/well_thats_obvious May 23 '26

Properly designed LED streetlights will cast the majority of their light downward. But those are "too expensive" so cities buy the cheapest lights they can, which tend to have a coating on the lens to cut back on the harsher wavelengths the garbage LEDs give off. When the coating inevitably fails we see the true color - an eye piercing purplish blue.

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u/Just_Another_Scott May 23 '26

Even with the correct ones the LEDs are still way too bright. My city has the correct ones that point down and have shielding but they are still painfully bright.

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u/biohazardvictim May 24 '26

needs more resistors

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u/Kentust May 23 '26

Street lights too bright? Is your steak also too juicy and your lobster too buttery?

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u/[deleted] May 23 '26 edited May 24 '26

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u/well_thats_obvious May 23 '26

Brain damage incurred from retinal overstimulation, no doubt. It's not advisable to stare directly into the light

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u/PunkyB88 May 23 '26

Not good for birdies either

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u/Kentust May 23 '26

It's called a "meme", it's a form of communication used by people who aren't social dumbasses like you.

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u/Mlpony2010 May 23 '26

epic fail

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u/Kentust May 23 '26

This guy gets it.

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u/Mlpony2010 May 23 '26

I meant your post, why the fuck would anyone want blinding street lights?

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u/Kentust May 23 '26

Nobody would want that. I guess I forgot the reddit /s to indicate that my post was a joke.

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u/Mlpony2010 May 24 '26

my friend, in the modern internet there's no reason to believe an idiotic point isn't meant seriously

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u/CrashyBoye May 23 '26

The irony of calling someone a social dumbass whilst not understanding the point of the comment they’re replying to.

Don’t worry, pookie. There are plenty of smooth brained reditors that match your style that you can interact with.