But it is in use by millions throughout the country. It's cheap, and bright. But it's a most ineffective and inefficient light. It is, in reality, a very poor security light. Globes are particularly bad.
Light is splattered everywhere.
Because it wastes so much light, one must put a high wattage lamp inside to get any light on the ground. One can install a separate, quality, lighting system to light the ground. One gets the desired attractiveness and also good lighting and safety. It costs more, but there is good lighting. They also have lots of glare.