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highplainsdem

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4. I'm opposed to the AI-driven stampede to build more data centers, which is extremely harmful - and a

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #2)

Tue May 26, 2026, 03:37 PM

21 hrs ago

new thing, part of the AI bubble. I've posted OPs with serious criticism of the new data centers from real experts.

Which that RWNJ isn't. Which is why I hope DUers aren't sharing his video and directing people to his channel.

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If you recced the video about data centers curently near the top of the Greatest page, you should [View all] highplainsdem 22 hrs ago OP

Centers are sucking up precious water....................... Lovie777 22 hrs ago #1

I've posted a lot of criticism of data centers myself. But DUers should not recommend videos from RWNJs. highplainsdem 22 hrs ago #3

Absolutely! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #8

Good point! Data Centers have been around for a very long time. Why now, all of the excitement? I suspect SWBTATTReg 22 hrs ago #2

I'm opposed to the AI-driven stampede to build more data centers, which is extremely harmful - and a highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #4

K/R progressoid 21 hrs ago #5

Thanks! And I agree that a lot of people just respond to the headline. But it's best to check out sources highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #6

Ancient Sumerians Wore Frequency Watches 5,000 Years Ago AverageOldGuy 19 hrs ago #7

Isn't there an alert you can send on the post for using RW talking points and sources? ToxMarz 19 hrs ago #9

I was about to post the same. I checked my DU, didn't see a rec MerryBlooms 19 hrs ago #11

I think it was an innocent mistake, so I didn't want to alert on it. I was hoping the replies I posted in highplainsdem 15 hrs ago #12

I alerted and the jury didn't agree with me. progressoid 14 hrs ago #14

Thank you for enlightening us. I appreciate all the effort you put into this! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #10

Thanks, SheltieLover! highplainsdem 15 hrs ago #13