It was supposed to bring two cities closer together, but the Dublin-New York portal has been temporarily closed down after reports of “inappropriate behaviour.”
Sculptures had been placed in both cities, featuring live streams that allowed residents of one place to see the other. The innovative idea allowed grandmothers to see their grandchildren, Irish jig performances were beamed across the Atlantic, and there was even a proposal.
But in less wholesome behavior, New Yorkers and Dubliners were seen flashing their rear ends at each other; an OnlyFans model bared her breasts, and one Dubliner even taunted the Americans with images of the Twin Towers on 9/11.
Irish police escorted another woman away after she was seen grinding against the portal itself as others made rude gestures at each other.
In a statement, a spokesman for Dublin City Council said: “The overwhelming majority of interactions are positive. “The Portal offers a window to other cities and uniquely connects people and cultures – what we see between Dublin and NY reflects a wider narrative of cultural behavior.
Unfortunately, we have also been witnessing a tiny minority of people engaged in inappropriate behavior, which has been amplified through social media.
“While we cannot control all of these actions, we are implementing some technical solutions to address this and these will go live in the next 24 hours.
“We will continue to monitor the situation over the coming days with our partners in New York to ensure that Portals continue to deliver a positive experience for both cities and the world.”
