[mikestew]

Yeah, I read your comment.

IMO NIMB should be illegal, so long as…

And if a frog had wings, it wouldn’t bump its ass when it hops. But there are examples of data centers being approved with minimal public comment, if any. Musk’s data center in Memphis is frequently trotted out, and for good reason. When the “as long as” part takes place, we can discuss the legality of NIMBY.

[JuniperMesos]

I am vehemently in favor of politicians in my state who are trying to change laws to remove the ability of public commenters to prevent the construction of new housing, because the status quo for decades has been that whenever developers try to build new housing, local public commenters come up with a million reasons why the local government shouldn't allow it to be built; and now there's a massive housing shortage that directly affects my own ability to afford a home.

I'm also eager to vote for politicians who craft state- or federal-level laws that bypass public comment on data center construction, although I do care more about the housing issue if I had to pick just one.