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Re:Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around t... by cootsnuck on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @12:06AM (#48289511)
I'd argue we don't need to build a 9 GW data center anywhere. But that's just me.
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Re:Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around t... by hparadiz on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @03:49AM (#48291010)
This new flavor of NIMBY is pretty funny.
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Re:Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around t... by wallst07 on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @07:07AM (#48292387)
There is very little we do that is "needed" if you break it down to actual necessities (basic needs pyramid).
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Re:Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around t... by Gormo on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @11:12AM (#48295571)
Why do you presume yourself to be part of the "we" in question? This seems like it's a case of other people using their own resources to do things that don't involve you; what's your stake in it?

And given your correct acknowledgement that it's "just you" expressing subjective normative opinions about things you're not involved in, what valid basis do you have for assessing what anyone who is involved actually needs?

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