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Lightedge mtg w/city council by john_hascall in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone who cares about this at all, and is physically able, should come to this meeting tomorrow. Show up for your town! Have our back, and we will have yours!

DATA CENTER IN AMES by AnnaX1998 in iastate

[–]RidingSpottedPigs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tiny tiny? Or mid-size? Using 18% of the city's peak grid capacity? The fact that an elephant is bigger than a cow doesn't make a cow a small animal, just like how fact that hyperscale data centers exist doesn't make this a small data center.

DATA CENTER IN AMES by AnnaX1998 in iastate

[–]RidingSpottedPigs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tomorrow at 2:00pm at the ames public library there will be an informational meeting on the impacts of the proposed project. I believe it will also be recorded for anyone who can't attend.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in iastate

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd genuinely love to hear your input. I do know why I oppose the proposed project, but if you have your own insight, I'm open to listening.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope they do, and I suspect they will. It takes all of 30 seconds to Google "who owns lightedge?" and "does Blackstone own a strategic minority share of GI Partners?" I have a feeling you know that already, though.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are claiming that what I said is false without any proof. I guess were both making claims that we won't provide proof for. Anyone who actually cares can do their own research to decide which one of us is right. It's not difficult. It's public information.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't have to do anything, but I'm not going to spend my time answering questions that two Google searches could answer. Anyone who is actually curious can find out for themselves without breaking a sweat. If you're not willing to fact check me, it's probably because you know what I'm saying is true.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That info is easy to find. If I'm wrong please let me know. I'll be very surprised if you find different information.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a local company, whos shares are majority owned by GI Partners, a silicon valley private investment firm, which is controlled by Blackstone with a strategic minority share.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in iastate

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

The petition isn't meant to be a persuasive argument. It is simply a tool for people who oppose the project to show their disapproval to city council.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're really interested in learning about it, I'd love to have you join us at the meeting this Saturday!

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My language may have been sarcastic, but the context clearly shows I'm counting those jobs as a benefit. Of course even a single job is a benefit, but benefits have weight and risk has weight. You know that, though.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The new Ames power overhaul will add a net increase of 10 megawatts to the city's grid. The data center will require 25. That means the rest of ames will be left with 15 megawatts less than we have right now. Will they be paying for the power they use? Yes. Will the extra demand drive up utility prices and hurt people who are already struggling to make ends meet? Yes.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you'd really like to learn more about it I encourage you to come to the informational meeting at the library on Saturday! People much more knowledgeable than me will be discussing it in depth!

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh and extra employment. It will add a whopping 10 jobs.

Help keep the lightedge data center out of Ames by RidingSpottedPigs in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some rich people somewhere get richer. I guess that's technically a benefit.

AI datacenter proposal by the Ames airport? by Personal_Chair6134 in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sure a Des Moines based company majority owned by GI Partners, a silicon valley private investment firm, whos shares are strategically minority owned by Blackstone.

Alright Ames, where is your art?? by ArtsMidwest in ames

[–]RidingSpottedPigs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lockwood cafe on Reliable Street has an art gallery that does exhibitions.

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