Although I haven't spent much time on this forum I observed that when most newbie make a valid and reasonable post they only get nice replies instead of established members assisting in ranking them up
The chances of ranking up from a newbie is very thin in most cases even for those striving to add value to the forum.
I am not imposing anyone to help others rank up but I am saying rank should not be a sole factor to consider when someone deserves a merit
Your not here to rank up, your here to educate and be educated. The ranking profile was put in place to put a check on spam. That doesn't mean, if you ain't getting merits you are spamming but, maybe you just ain't putting enough efforts into your post.
The thing is, no matter how much efforts you put in, quality is perspective directed.
Saying that the chances is thin for a newbie to rank up doesn't add up to me. I think the opposite is the case but, being very active shouldn't be questionable and your contributions shouldn't be lacking.
In your strive to add value, don't relent. You would be noted and rewarded when due.