User talk:ChrisGriswold

Relaunching WikiProject Pittsburgh meetups
You are receiving this message because you are a member of the WikiProject Pittsburgh. In the past we have discussed a meetup idea - let's see if we can make it a reality during the summer. Please see this thread for more information.--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus 23:21, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Welcome back
Hello ChrisGriswold, welcome back; glad to see you've returned. I am very pleased you're editing again. Acalamari 02:08, 12 July 2007 (UTC)


 * I do have a question though: do you want me to remove or reduce the protection on your user page? Please tell me because I thought you may want to be able to edit your own user page again. If you don't want the protection removed or reduced, just ask me if you want any edits done to the page and I'll gladly do them for you; I'm here to help. :) Acalamari 02:45, 13 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Acalamari. I would appreciate semi-protection for now. Also, congratulations on becoing an admin. You've turned into a fine editor. --Chris Griswold (  ☎  ☓  ) 13:08, 16 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I've set your user page to edit=autoconfirmed, but I left move=sysop on, as I didn't see any reason for anyone to move your user page. Is that okay? Thanks for the congratulations too; I did take the advice you gave me in my first RfA, as well as all the advice you'd given me in months before. Acalamari 15:31, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Welcome. I've missed you. Alientraveller 10:38, 16 July 2007 (UTC)
 * You've missed me? Wow. --Chris Griswold (  ☎  ☓  ) 13:13, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)
You're welcome to take part in a discussion on the talk page on the necessity of the two sections which you deleted. Best, Fbv65 e del / ☑t / ☛c || 17:21, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Great. Thanks for starting the discussion. I already started one at Talk: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film); you're free to comment there as well. --Chris Griswold (  ☎  ☓  ) 17:25, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
 * My bad, I had noticed it on the Deathly Hallows page first, and I hadn't seen that you had started it on the HBP page. Sorry for the double discussion. --Fbv65 e del / ☑t / ☛c || 21:17, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

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Pittsburgh Barnstar
I recently stumbled upon the "Pittsburgh Barnstar" (Image:Pgh-barnstar.png), which you contributed to Personal_user_awards. I lived in Pittsburgh for a year, and if there is one thing I associate with the city (besides the almost obscene friendliness of the population) it is steel. Shouldn't the star be steel, not brass or whatever yellow gold is used in the image? Just a suggestion. 21:11, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I figured more people associate Pittsburgh with black and gold because we have three major sports teams that use those colors. --Chris Griswold (  ☎  ☓  ) 02:39, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Judd Winick
Hi. There is a discussion about the Judd Winick article's length. Would you mind weighing in with your opinion on its Talk Page? Thanks. Nightscream 07:17, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Omega-level mutant
Hi, I know you're away but you seem to have some experience with X-Universe and dealing with one particular user who has a tendency to revert things without dicussing them. It would be most appreciated if you could join in on the dicussion and give your opinion on the matter. For now I though, I think I'll leave the page as it is and wait for some more users to give their opinion before doing anything. Still though it'd be most appreciated if you could join in and bring some order. ExodusCloak 20:59, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

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RfD nomination of Screech aka Leslie, purple LF sym (Symbiote (comics)
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Asking for advice re: edit war
An editor by the name of MagicalHopStep has been undoing my additions to the article, Wild Arms 5 with little or no justification, even when I asked for a discussion of the matter. What steps should be taken now? -Wilfredo Martinez 04:35, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

This is false. Said user made an addition that included some false and uneccessary information. I fixed the errors and shortened it. He is the one who undid my changes, and I undid this ONE TIME AND ONE TIME ONLY. When he asked for reasons on the talk page, I gave them, but he chose to ignore them and threaten me-this can all be seen on the talk page. He also chose to ignore the other two individuals who agreed with me, and said he was reporting me, even though I have done nothing wrong.MagicalHopStep 05:15, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

The information is correct, you have not proved it wrong, despite my having asked you to several times; it also is not unnecessary as several other RPG game articles include extended plot sections, I asked you why this one should be the exception and again you failed to do so. Your "changes" were nothing more than the removal of most my text, you didn't even leave a reason why or allowed time for other people to see the original section, that's why I reverted it and asked you to please not do so again without explanation, which is exactly what you then did. Your explanations amount to "because that's not the way it's done" despite that obviously not being the case. And I did not threaten you, I explained that if you continued doing these things I would have to report you. The other individuals who posted after you are suspected of being sock puppets. Anyone can see the events for themselves by reading the talk page. -206.248.77.29 18:23, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

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A long overdue barnstar
Even though you haven't been as active in the comics-related articles as you used to be, I never forget your great contributions and what an outstanding job you always did in gently educating your fellow contributors, making well reasoned arguments, seriously contemplating the arguments of others, promoting projects guidelines and goals, and helping people resolve conflicts with a minimum of, well, conflict. I have generally stayed out of the barnstar dispensing business, but I got to thinking this week about all the people who have made my time editing at Wikipedia seem worthwhile. Looking back, I found that you really stood out in my memory of this time.

After two months of barely editing here because I was busy collecting data (including data at Comic-Con), I resumed editing and immediately bumped heads with someone who reminded me of all the reasons I had for not messing with Wikipedia. Others promptly spoke up for the three of us who'd been badmouthed by that someone, and that made me think, "You know, I really shouldn't wait until something that serious happens before I go about recognizing the people I regard well."

So here is my award to you:

Hi Chris
What's your view on the consensus regarding this issue?~ZytheTalk to me! 22:38, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Camp Minsi
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Smile


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"User has a temper" userbox
Hey, I just wanted to say I love your "User has a temper" userbox. That is so cool, that I've borrowed it. Keep up the great work. Rocketmaniac 13:52, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Question from a new admin
Hi, Chris. Don't know if you remember me, but I'm an admin now, and I wanted to ask you something. I remember once (hopefully correctly) that you blocked AceClassShadow for incivility. Although I greatly agree with the practice when sufficient warnings have been given, I was surprised by this, because it was the first time (and to date, the only time) that someone was blocked for this, as opposed to for vandalism. Does WP blocking policy provide for this, or were you merely taking the initiative in doing so? I'm just curious as what policy says about it, because I don't ever want to do that unless WP allows it. Thanks, and Happy Holidays. Nightscream (talk) 01:57, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

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Chris, Trying to Contact You, Questions
Hey, I was wondering if I could get some guidance for working on the Pittsburgh wikiProject. I've tried to contact you over other mediums, as I don't think Wikipedia is very good in respect to person to person communication, or I just don't know my way around enough for it to be. Anyhow, try and get back with me. (SgtJonson (talk) 00:51, 11 January 2008 (UTC))

You advised me to "stay cool"
That's insane. I'm always cool. If you're advising me to be more gentle or less honest, that's a different and more specific request but never imply an emotional quantity to my actions. Ever. I don't do that. --Blue Spider (talk) 21:16, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

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Sandman
I've started a discussion here. If you're back from your break, can you participate? Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 14:14, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

WikiProject Pennsylvania
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CfD heads up
I've nominated Category:Businesspeople from Pittsburgh at Wikipedia:Categories_for_discussion/Log/2008_July_4. Best, Angus McLellan (Talk) 22:13, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

South Hills, Pleasant Hills
I'm not sure that there is an official definition. I would consider Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania to be part of the South Hills. My definition would be communities and areas associated with the 18th century Brownsville Road, or Allegheny County south and west of the Monongahela. What do you think? Pustelnik (talk) 14:36, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

Respect Thread Conversions
I'm looking for folks to help convert Respect Threads to wiki formatting on Project Fanboy: WikiFans. Respect Threads, showcase scans of feats performed by comic book characters and have gained an audience on several comic book message boards. A few other wiki editors and myself are trying to convert them from the unprofessional look of a bunch of posts on a message board to the formatting common with WikiMedia wiki's. To view an example of what we're doing, here is a link to Respect Silver Surfer.

I was wondering if you might have time to contribute your comic book knowledge and/or scans of comic book characters performing feats, and help us out with our Respect Articles project?Millennium Cowboy (talk) 02:43, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

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We miss you
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Possibility of Wikipedia:Wikipedia Loves Art at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
You may be interested in this. Hope to see you there! --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus 05:48, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
 * The meetup is this Sunday, 1-2 PM. See details.--Pharos (talk) 20:59, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Spider-Man
Hi. As you appear to be one of the major contributors to the Spider-Man article, I'm alerting you to the fact that I have nominated this article to become a Good Article. If you are able to have a look at the article and fix up anything that needs fixing (sourcing, grammar, etc), feel free to do so before the review starts, or feel free to wait until the review starts to see what concerns the GA reviewer may bring up. Good work on helping to get it to where it is so far. :) BOZ (talk) 22:33, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Spider-Man has been picked up for GA review, which can be viewed here. There are a number of concerns to be addressed and some work to be done, so pitch in if you are able, make any suggestions that you think might be helpful, or at least just be there for moral support. :) BOZ (talk) 14:39, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Fantastic Four
Hi. As you appear to be one of the major contributors to the Fantastic Four article, I'm alerting you to the fact that I plan to nominated this article to become a Good Article. If you are able to have a look at the article and fix up anything that needs fixing (sourcing, grammar, etc), feel free to do so or discuss anything that needs fixing. Good work on helping to get it to where it is so far. :) BOZ (talk) 05:46, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

You deleted my user page...
Hi there Chris,

I traced back the deletion of my user page to you.

Please can you re-instate it, as I'm not sure why you'd go around deleting users?

I understand that some pages may have to go... but users?

Forgive me if I've misunderstood.

Cheers,

Chix

Chix (talk) 15:36, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

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Articles for deletion/Fictional history of the DC Universe
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Request for your opinion
Hi. Can you join this discussion in order to offer us your thoughts? We need as many people as we can get in this, since the 4-6 participants from previous discussions on this matter was felt by some to be insufficient. It would be most appreciated. Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 07:01, 10 September 2009 (UTC)

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Consensus discussion on photo
Hi. I've started a consensus discussion here, and would appreciate your input. Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 03:15, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

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Pittsburgh event for Wikipedia's tenth anniversary
Hi! Since you're a member of WikiProject Pittsburgh, I wanted to invite you to the Wikipedia Tenth Anniversary celebrations we're having in Pittsburgh on Saturday, January 15. During the daytime, we're going to be having a photo contribution drive where anyone can bring in their digital photos or prints and Wikipedians will teach people how to upload them and add them to articles, and maybe introduction to Wikipedia workshops as well. Then in the evening, we'll have fun at the Carson City Saloon. There will be free Wikipedia t-shirts and other goodies, as well. See the Pittsburgh meetup page for more details. I hope to see you there!--ragesoss (talk) 14:32, 1 January 2011 (UTC)

help appreciated!
Hi ! I am new to wiki so i hope I'm typing this in the right spot! I'm reaching out to other users for help. As I understand it, I need to track down an established wiki editor to help me rid the first article i've created ("Stone and Stone")of the ugly box that was posted on top "This article has multiple issues....".

I know exactly how these complaints came about. In my ignorance on how wiki works, I gave myself the same nickname as the subject I was writing on and then a whole drama ensued, as it was assumed that I was my subject and that I was writing an autobiography! In truth, I am a huge comedy fan and biographer and was dipping my toes for the first time in wikipedia waters!

Any help or solutions you could provide me when you get the chance would be greatly appreciated! This poor little article certainly doesn't deserve such an ugly heading box because of my wiki-ignorance! Thank you in advance for your time! Comedybiographer (talk) 10:55, 24 February 2011 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Comics-trades
Template:Comics-trades has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 10:18, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

WikiProject Pittsburgh activity
WikiProject Pittsburgh is rolling out some new features (see our discussion at WT:PITTSBURGH). We are also trying to determine how many members are active. If you could go to WikiProject Pittsburgh/Members and move your name from inactive to the active or semi-active group (depending on your interest in Pittsburgh issue and overall activity) groups, this would be great. Hopefully in a near future you'll also receive our first newsletter with various information on what we have been doing, and what useful tools are available. --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus&#124; talk 19:49, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Teaching with Wikipedia Workshop at CMU (Aug 15)
Since you are one of the editors in the Category:Wikipedians by alma mater: University of Pittsburgh, I'd like to invite you to the Teaching with Wikipedia Workshop that will take place at CMU on Aug 15 (this workshop is open to general public, and is a joint imitative of CMU and Pitt). There will be another workshop held at Pitt in the Fall as well. It will cover how to include Wikipedia in one's course (WP:SUP) and also how to become a Campus Ambassadors. Pennsylvania has currently only one ambassador (myself) and it would be great if we could recruit at least several more. Ambassadors help course instructors, showing them how Wikipedia works, and interact with students. Many current ambassadors come from the body of students, faculty and university staff; it is a fun adventure, and adds to one resume/CV, to boot :) If it sounds interesting, feel free to ask me any questions, or to come to the workshop.--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus&#124; talk 19:53, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

Delta Sigma Rho
Hello. I am told that you deleted an article about the above fraternity because it was "Not Notable." I am doing an article on Los Angeles City Council Member John C. Holland and would like to link to the now-deleted article because Mr. Holland was a member. How about taking a look and letting me know? Sincerely, your friend, GeorgeLouis (talk) 16:33, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

Non-free rationale for File:OIP-screenshot.png
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Nomination for deletion of Template:Pghmetrocats
Template:Pghmetrocats has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Chris Cunningham (user:thumperward) (talk) 15:53, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

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You have been blocked indefinitely from editing for your account seemingly being compromised - see Special:Diff/862123433. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page:. SmartSE (talk) 09:49, 2 October 2018 (UTC)


 * Hey the Trust and Safety team has verified the ownership of this account and the account  is now with its actual owner. Thank you. NahidSultan (WMF) (talk) 04:34, 9 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Smartse, it's been over two months since the above message from NahidSultan (WMF). Is ChrisGriswold going to remain blocked for something that isn't his fault? Acalamari 01:03, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
 * I wasn't sure what to make of the message to be honest. If they request an unblock then I guess it would be granted but I didn't think that I was being asked to do anything. SmartSE (talk) 07:47, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
 * alright, I should have been more specific. Sorry for that. The purpose of the message was to let you know that the reason of Chris's block does not exist anymore so you can unblock the user. It felt uncommon to request unblock on behalf of Chris so I was just letting you know that you can safely unblock them. Hope this helps. Thanks. NahidSultan (WMF) (talk) 09:29, 23 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for claryifying - I have now unblocked. I had meant to drop you a message back in March but it slipped my mind. SmartSE (talk) 10:22, 23 May 2023 (UTC)

Nomination for deletion of Template:Comics-trades
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Speedy deletion nomination of Arjun Malhotra


A tag has been placed on Arjun Malhotra requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G4 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to be a repost of material that was previously deleted following a deletion discussion, such as at Articles for deletion. When a page has substantially identical content to that of a page deleted after a discussion, and any changes in the content do not address the reasons for which the material was previously deleted, it may be deleted at any time.

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Nomination of Arjun Malhotra for deletion
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