There are different boards for different sections, endeavour to post on the most appropriate board when contributing or inquiring. Always be on the look out for sticky threads as the contain important information, hence, why they were stuck.
This is a sanguine aspect that really needs to be put across,users fail to understand the purpose of a particular section,you find alt topics on btc discussions and while meta is for forum policy,you see threads about the bitcoin in there..
Improved Posting behaviour amongst beginners must be upheld,check out for the section heading and be sure your posts fit in..
Then when in the section,make sure you read the forum moderation policies..
No "sell sell sell" or "when will bitcoin die"kinda threads,those threads are regarded as spam and is frowned upon.
And definitely won't get you merits,and that could mean you remaining a newbie for God knows when...