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Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by testmasterflex »

holler wrote: post #159
testmasterflex wrote: post #152

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Thank you! This is exactly our office situation! I have a friend who walks to his parents house 5 minutes away whenever he has a date at home. And another friend that takes the elevator 14 stairs down to the common washing facilities in his apartment building that has an extra bathroom.

Lol! That is too funny, and it's great hearing stories like those to remind me that we're all really similar. I've done the same thing many times in my life out of fear of the sounds or the sm.. you get the point! Good luck on your project, it's a great idea! Oh and two thoughts: - I like the name but I read it in my head at first as "Loo-di-doo" (I'm dyslexic). Then I realized that has a nice ring to it as you can a…

1. Haha, isn’t that a cute sound though. Loodidoo! I actually am very content with the name. Loodio. It’s short. 6 letters. Nothing else has that name in the SERP. It’s easy to say in any language. Loo + Radio = Loodio.

2. Yeah have thought about that. It’s just a lot of work first to just finish this product as I would like to have it. One day for sure. Perhaps partner with some air freshener company.

Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by BrandoElFollito »

abnercoimbre wrote: post #108
bastardoperator wrote: post #104

I'm a human and I'm not embarrassed of doing what every human does. I think farts are kind of funny too. I heard a dude moaning once, that was awkward but I just assumed he's gonna feel a lot better after everything is said and done. The real issue is lack of privacy. Worst problem I ever had was a kid crawling under the stall at Red Robin and saying "dad", and I was like no bro, I don't think your dad is in here.

I hear that in Europe you have to pay to access a stall. Are those doors more secure and therefore private? Otherwise crawling under like that kid means you can use the toilet for free.

As a French (but all of Europe is pretty much like this) we have closed rooms similar to a home bathroom.

I was horrified on the US with all the empty spaces. Who child conceive so idiotic bathrooms where you see the person inside?

Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by holler »

testmasterflex wrote: post #161
holler wrote: post #159

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Lol! That is too funny, and it's great hearing stories like those to remind me that we're all really similar. I've done the same thing many times in my life out of fear of the sounds or the sm.. you get the point! Good luck on your project, it's a great idea! Oh and two thoughts: - I like the name but I read it in my head at first as "Loo-di-doo" (I'm dyslexic). Then I realized that has a nice ring to it as you can a…

1. Haha, isn’t that a cute sound though. Loodidoo! I actually am very content with the name. Loodio. It’s short. 6 letters. Nothing else has that name in the SERP. It’s easy to say in any language. Loo + Radio = Loodio. 2. Yeah have thought about that. It’s just a lot of work first to just finish this product as I would like to have it. One day for sure. Perhaps partner with some air freshener company.

I can tell you've put real hard work into this, that's quite an achievement! You should be proud.

I do like the name and now it makes sense :)

Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by bradknowles »

BrandoElFollito wrote: post #162
abnercoimbre wrote: post #108

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I hear that in Europe you have to pay to access a stall. Are those doors more secure and therefore private? Otherwise crawling under like that kid means you can use the toilet for free.

As a French (but all of Europe is pretty much like this) we have closed rooms similar to a home bathroom. I was horrified on the US with all the empty spaces. Who child conceive so idiotic bathrooms where you see the person inside?

Europe is (was) also the place with a hole in the floor where you squatted.

Saw those all over France, as we were driving on a family vacation from Belgium.

In Paris, and most larger cities in France, they had more decent services.

But they also had public pissoirs.

Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by testmasterflex »

withinrafael wrote: post #158
testmasterflex wrote: post #150

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I know exactly what you mean. It was my main concern before going all in. "Is this really helpful or just kind of nice?" But it really does the job and we have an unusually bad bathroom here. Your other point, regarding turning off more timely, is just a matter of development. (The timer is also user configurable currently). But I want to add more sensors to it like a proximity sensor and light sensor, that will assi…

That's fair, and I recognize the challenge of demoing a product like this as well. Will keep following along and chip in.

Appreciate it!

Re: Show HN: Loodio – A Bathroom Privacy Device

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Post by testmasterflex »

holler wrote: post #163
testmasterflex wrote: post #161

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1. Haha, isn’t that a cute sound though. Loodidoo! I actually am very content with the name. Loodio. It’s short. 6 letters. Nothing else has that name in the SERP. It’s easy to say in any language. Loo + Radio = Loodio. 2. Yeah have thought about that. It’s just a lot of work first to just finish this product as I would like to have it. One day for sure. Perhaps partner with some air freshener company.

I can tell you've put real hard work into this, that's quite an achievement! You should be proud. I do like the name and now it makes sense :)

Thank you friend!
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