Intrinsica and Marshall moved to Moderator Group


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Hi All,

Please join me in welcoming Intrinsica and Marshall to the moderator group. Their dedication to Neowin has been exemplary and they have been selected to be placed on staff. Thanks for all that you guys have done and still do for us.

Barney

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Cheers guys. It was a pleasant surprise when Barney contacted me the other day as the position wasn't something I'd considered before. However, I'm happy to accept and help the community out wherever possible.

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Congrats and welcome to the team Intrinsica and Marshall!

Yep, I've asked the guys about that. I'm sure it'll happen soon. :)

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Thanks a lot all.

First of all, I would like to thank my mother for being there for me through thick and then....wait, n/m :D

Congrats to you Intrinsica as well!

Had to sign in to say this...but YAY!!!! 2 of my most favored people on neowin finally get what they've deserved for quite a long time! GREAT JOB, you two! :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini: :martini:

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