If you come across posts you are not acquainted with, learn from the posts and the replies, it isn't a must for you to write something that will end up annoying others or see you as spammer.
Learning first, build our experience. Your motor as a newbie should be learn first and every other things will follow and be added unto you.
There are times you will spend so much time reading posts in the forum and doing research and at the end, you will have nothing to add. I don't see it as a waste of time because I learned something new. Most times my replies are inspired by some of the posts I have read and assimilated. We know newbies want to rank up in activities but it is better to keep quiet if you have nothing to say. It is better not to post anything than to give unacceptable information and receive a strong negative response from the community. Regarding merit, I think if newbies keep posting for merit, they might become frustrated and even abandon the forum if they didn't get merits. Merit will come naturally if you gain knowledge and give positive contributions.Learning first, build our experience. Your motor as a newbie should be learn first and every other things will follow and be added unto you.
Absolutely. Because this form also is about creating a network of people where you can share your shared experiences and knowledge. As you build experience and exposure over time, everything will be easy. That's also correct to not to make yourself too consumed of receiving merits but rather to receive information, learning and studying it, applying it to practical experience.
If there is one tip I can give to you is to post appropriately in accordance with the correct thread and topic. Search button and menu bar is the key to everything you need to know.
