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The people on the bird site were aghast that we thought it cool these LED dance poles were powered by Raspberry Pi.

We got in a lot of trouble. It was most unexcellent.

Are Pi-powered poles cool here?

https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/polefx-livens-up-acrobatic-dance-with-raspberry-pi-magpi-123/

PoleFX livens up acrobatic dance with Raspberry Pi | MagPi #123 - Raspberry Pi

The networking power of Raspberry Pi drives LED lights to liven up acrobatic dance routines. Lucy Hattersley gives PoleFX a twirl.
Lucy Hattersley (Raspberry Pi)
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lopeztel :manjaro: :arch:
lopeztel :manjaro: :arch:
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nothing wrong with that, even if there was explicit nudity we have content warnings for that 🤷
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Dennis Jernberg
Dennis Jernberg
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Perfectly fine by me. In fact, I like the idea enough I might even use it in one of my novels.
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Earl Novy
Earl Novy
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You only see what you can see in the pool.

Where are the pi-powered pools?
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David W
David W
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I've only been here a week-ish, but my understanding is that anything you think might be questionable should have a CW (Content Warning). ALT text is also strongly encouraged.
(Off topic, but we have 4 Raspberry Pis. Thank you!)
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Linker3000
Linker3000
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OMG, those humans have bodies.

My first thought was whether the designers had tested the tube material for bad reactions to any gels, solvents or emulsions they are likely to encounter :blobrainbow:
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Linker3000
Linker3000
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OMG, those humans have bodies.

My first thought was whether the designers had tested the tube material for bad reactions to any gels, solvents or emulsions they are likely to encounter.
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Mr.G
Mr.G
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Content warning: Raspberry Pi Pole Dancing (safe) + AGT

#RaspberryPi #AGT2022
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Zorin =^o.o^=
Zorin =^o.o^=
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People do get upset about silly things, don't they?

Welcome to the Fediverse! Your little boards are a source of endless joy for us. 😀
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Russell Davis
Russell Davis
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My only problem with them is "they look like glass or perspex how on earth can they hold 100lb+ of weight. what voodoo is that?"
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Dan moved to mstdn.social
Dan moved to mstdn.social
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Very cool, post away.

Actual nudity: post, but with a CW.

Suggestive/nearly-nudity: post, *maybe* CW? Perhaps? Depends? I don't think anyone's really gonna get on your case about this level of mild, but I mean it never hurts, often helps, usually increases boosts. Big consent culture here and it only takes a sec.
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Möph
Möph
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Amazing.
Most intersing, that you found a material which is strong enough to hold the dancers and is still transparent.

Normal poles are made from metal for a reason. That's why I'm quite impressed.
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Marmly Owl
Marmly Owl
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Are you trying to ingratiate yourselves to us fediverse folks by telling us how much cooler and open-minded we are than the folks on birdsite?

Because if so it's working. Keep it up.
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Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper
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The important question should be, do the The Pi Hut or Pimoroni stock them yet?
Unknown parent

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Raspberry Pi :raspberrypi:
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@BitWitch1123 Their Instagram is 🔥
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Raspberry Pi :raspberrypi:
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@jessmahler Click the link for more photos and find them on Instagram for *video*
@Jess Mahler
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PaganRedCat aka RotKatz
PaganRedCat aka RotKatz
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Thats a neat project 😃 Inspired not only for poles but for club lights in general 😊

And i don't see the problem... it is a pole. Lightend. Nothing evil on that 🙃
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Riskable ⌨️👌🏼
Riskable ⌨️👌🏼
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I think it's worth celebrating that a Raspberry Pi has been placed in the pole position!
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mav :happy_blob:
mav :happy_blob:
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Definitely. No idea what's wrong with the people over at birdsite. Have any animation video?
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The Doctor
The Doctor
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They would have found any reason to get angry about it at all. Don't take it personally.
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Julie Webgirl
Julie Webgirl
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I'm aghast at pretty lights, aghastt I tell you!

(Those are really cool!)
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Jon A. Cruz
Jon A. Cruz
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wow! That looks like some amazing tech. It's set design connivin combined with lighting tech
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Aunt Birdy :verified:
Aunt Birdy :verified:
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All of the cars and bikes you can buy and earn in Cyberpunk 2077. If you play as a nomad, you have an exclusive mission to get your old car back. The car you drive before going into Night City.

35 cars, 6 bikes.
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Sonya (she/her)
Sonya (she/her)
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RGB LED makes anything cool. Pretty sure it would make a dental drill cool.
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Gnomeicide
Gnomeicide
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I can't imagine that if they weren't Pi-powered they would somehow cease to exist. I quite like a bit of burlesque, so thats totally cool in my books.
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RobL
RobL
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Very cool, look great and so does the dancing. I would hurt myself badly trying this, massive kudos to the dancers!
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Werawelt
Werawelt
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To be honest, I don't think that's cool. It reminds me too much of the suffering of the many women who are forced to earn money for their pimps. If I know that I won't get something like that in my timeline here anymore, I'll be happy to follow you again.
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Eli the Bearded
Eli the Bearded
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Honestly my biggest concern is how strong is a pole made of glass of plastic. Pole dancing involves a lot of stress on the pole
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Ethan Black
Ethan Black
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I can't believe it. The official Raspberry Pi account posting pornography? Gross and immoral.
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Jonty Wareing
Jonty Wareing
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In case anyone else is curious what Raspberry Pi consider "aghast", "a lot of trouble", and "unexcellent":

💈 One person called it tacky
💈 One said they do not want to associate pole dancing with an educational product for youth
💈 That's it
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Omni Qi 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️😸
Omni Qi 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️😸
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The poles are perfectly fine. How you were tone deaf with hiring a cop that specializes in violating privacy, not so much

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