Why to you want browny points?
Says the guy with the most points in the thread.
For all others who are looking for their first points, I'd suggest going where the old timers hang out. They're the ones with 1000s of merit points at their disposal. Those who don't have 'em can't give 'em.
The Wall Observer thread is a good place to start. While it's a bit of a trollbox and often quite off-topic, it's also the heart and soul of Bitcointalk and the unofficial hangout of old school Bitcoin HODLers. In fact it's the place where GameHyuubi first drunkenly coined the term HODL.
If you wade through the BS and look past the silly charts and GIFs you might learn a bit. If you post something they deem worthwhile, you might be surprised at how the merits flow. Just don't spread BS yourself or try fishing for merits. They'll be on to you like that.
Starting unnecessary new threads is
not a way to get merits. Posting
new links to topical news or other websites and adding new insights to existing discussions are excellent ways to get merits.
Remember, it's the quality of the post that counts.