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Chris Grant

@charstring.com

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Founded @polygon.com one million years ago. Not sure what's next.

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Chris Grant @charstring.com · 14d

My last appearance in the old job. David is the best I love him forever. (I'm curious how they'll lower-third me)

The Verge @theverge.com · 22d

New podcast alert! From Limewire to the Sony Watchman, we’re diving into the history of gadgets, apps, and websites that mattered most. Version History launches Oct. 5th! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on The Verge’s YouTube channel.

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 23d

At the risk of sounding old as shit, this is some real "good ol' days" energy

Brian @bmileightsix.bsky.social · 24d

You guys would jump on and off the podcast in real time just to go make posts for the site, sometimes it felt like it was a 3 way race between you all to find the best gag+news combination for each article. So it's not surprising you would forget some. 😂

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 24d

Oh I see what you're saying lol ignore me. I found the post, it was Justin! That rings a bell

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 24d

Wait really? I don't remember writing that, but I guess I don't remember writing a whole lot of blog posts at this point

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 25d

Irs beautiful! 😍

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 25d

Nobody:

Me, way more often than you'd think: Ever notice how the BioShock 2 cover art looks like Bomberman?

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 25d

Unfortunately, we only get this one dumb planet. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

(Let's fill it with heat pumps and renewables!)

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 25d

Wtg @justcalma.bsky.social !

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

send me a short vid of the leak, we can figure this out

(AND ty for the kind words -- I remain grateful for all of your counsel and care over the years.)

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

(ALSO do yourself a favor and make sure to get a photoelectric one, and not an ionization one. Way fewer false alarms, and better at detecting smoldering fires which is how most fire-related deaths occur)

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

well you see, many new smoke alarms have permanent 10-yr batteries, so the solution is to replace it. Your landlord should handle this for you, or offer reimbursement if you do it yourself. Grab the part number from the back, put it back in the freezer, and order one. Should be an easy swap!

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

I'll always have quarters for tmnt (and you -- thanks for the memory!)

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

no, ur crying

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

ty ryan, I'll miss seeing you in the office :-(

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

same, danette! congrats on all your successes since then (... three??? years ago??????)

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

don't tempt me 🫣

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

ty makena -- always excited when I see your byline on a great story!

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

ty clayton -- I made a nice trellis recently, but it's gonna take a few years for the vines to grow.

Chris Grant @charstring.com · 26d

ping me on discord, let's get this hot water working!

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 13

👀

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 5

Wow I remember this! I thought it was so cool and kind that you'd want competition swag. I hope you're well! 💕

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 5

1) place in box
2) mail to chris

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 5

eric hire me and I can catch them all for you. think about it!

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 5

So I'm looking for someplace I do belong.

Ok, that's it for now. Sorry for interrupting your Silksong time. #shaw

Chris Grant @charstring.com · Sep 5

To pre-answer the "why are you leaving" crowd, I loved my time at Vox -- yes, even the hard times -- and I love working with the team(s) I leave behind, notably @theverge.com, but after some months of reflection I decided that I didn't belong at a Vox Media without Polygon.