My experiences so far and my advises for the newbies.

[Charles-Tim]

My experience so far
Today, after writing article about how to secure crypto wallets, i was ranked up to junior member. It was a great achievement for me even though I have just started. I can still be novice a little to the forum but at least I have known little.

My special thanks to staff and members of the forum that have supported me, If I posted quality contents but no merits, I might have stopped posting, I will only be the one that wasted time on nothing but staff and members of the forum proved me wrong. I posted and they merited my posts for been of good quality.

In a short memory lane, few days ago, I remembered when I joined the forum, I thought it would be easy but I learnt lessons, that no easy way out in life, but only the dawning can be hard but the end will be rewarding.
At first, I did not know where and how to start, and neither did I know what to write. I checked meta section, saw a post about someone that was permanently banned. The first thing that came to my mind was 'how are they getting ban'. I checked for the rules and regulations of the forum and I learnt not to plagiarize or spam and I took time to read about the rules.

So, this was how I started getting aquatinted to the forum. But, not all yet known. I have to sit down and think 'how are posts getting merit'. So, this led me to the checking of merited posts. I learnt a lot from the posts, they are of high quality and I then know that this forum, Bitcointalk is a forum of high quality. So, for me to get merit for posting, I have to post high quality contents that will be helpful for members.


To the newbies
Now, I have graduated to junior member and I can not go back to the low rank again. I have some advice for you. I believe you have gained a lot from what I posted up there but will summarize it here and including other information that can benefit you.

1. Obey the forum's rules and regulations
Newbies should first read the forum rules and regulation, you may think you do not need it until you are banned. The first thing you should think about is how you will not be banned. See the link of the forum rules below.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0

2. Avoid psychological projection
Blaming people for your mistakes in which you will not accept or even know you made or are making mistakes. This can happen to you on this forum, thinking you know all because you are not new to cryptocurrencies. Just know that because you know about cryptocurrencies does not mean you know about the forum. If you are blaming people for not meriting your posts can not help you, just think about what you are not doing right, only this can help you.

3. Do not beg for merit
I have noticed some newbies that have no more than 2 posts and zero merit begging for merit. This signifies unseriously and a perfect no-fit to be among the forum members. Let your topics and posts do the work.

4. Check for merited posts
Like I did, I checked for merited posts, they are of high quality and very helpful. Check how the posts were written. You will learn from the merited posts of how you can posts and get merits. No better way or means than this.

5. Write quality posts and topics
Your posts should be of high quality, do not spam or plagiarize because it will ensue permanent ban.

6. create more quality topics
This is very important, it will be easy for merit source to locate your posts and if truly worth merit, one or more merit source members will merit your posts. Also, other members that see your threads or posts useful can merit it. Also, know that not only threads are merited, also your replies to your posts or other people's thread can be merited.

7. Be calm, patient, believe and be useful
If you do not have any of the following characteristics, you can not be a member here. But if you have them, you will be one of the best ones in the future especially if your are useful with posting quality threads and replies. 

8. Avoid SPAMMING and PLAGIARISING
I have mentioned this above, and if you read the furum rules and regulations carefully, you will notice spammed and plagiarized topics and replies are not allowed. This can only result to account ban, often permaban i.e permanently banned.

9. Do not be shameful to ask for help or question about the forum
This forum can be very difficult to be understood by new members, if you have tried and know some part of it, you can ask anything you do not know and want answers for, our ranked members are happy to answer such questions. This happened to me when I was new here on the forum, I ask questions and I was well answered by ranked members. You can make use of beginners and help for that, or bitcoin technical support for anything related bitcoin wallets and transactions.

Conclusion
To be successful as one of the members of this forum, you should follow the rules, have knowledge about the forum which will turn into experience. And the last, use your common sense.

[OgNasty]

I noticed you didn’t actually use the word Bitcoin in your entire post (except mentioning bitcointalk).

This is a forum about Bitcoin. Actually coming here to learn about, develop for, and discuss Bitcoin is what will make newbies most successful.

[USBitcoinServices.Com]

I noticed you didn’t actually use the word Bitcoin in your entire post (except mentioning bitcointalk).

This is a forum about Bitcoin. Actually coming here to learn about, develop for, and discuss Bitcoin is what will make newbies most successful.

I think he didn't use the word bitcoin because his main topic is about how to make the best use of this Bitcointalk forum.

[minairia3]

Your stats are imprssive. You just created this account two weeks before but you already achieved member rank status, what you need to do is create more interesting topics here, and avoid such redundant topic that has been discussed here all over. This post isnt not bad, but there are many newbies guide posted here same like this. Better to find or search a topic that is new and more appealing. I salute you for your effort and continue you what you have started.

You can also include Avoid spam post and reply most newbies and other member got banned or reported due to this.

[NavI_027]

3. Do not beg for merit
I have noticed some newbies that have no more than 2 posts and zero merit begging for merit. This signifies unseriously and a perfect no-fit to be among the forum members. Let your topics and posts do the work.

I love this item, actually I can't agree anymore . This is right, even how hard for you to earn merits don't you ever beg for it. This is not about pride talks because you can absolutely  do better than that, besides it is more fulfilling to get merits in a smooth and nice fashion, right? — no signs of compassion, just pure appreciation from the sender.

So instead of begging, focus more on improving the quality of your posts and find opportunities (e.g. Merit Giveaways) where you can earn it.

[Daniel91]

Your stats are imprssive. You just created this account two weeks before but you already achieved member rank status, what you need to do is create more interesting topics here, and avoid such redundant topic that has been discussed here all over. This post isnt not bad, but there are many newbies guide posted here same like this. Better to find or search a topic that is new and more appealing. I salute you for your effort and continue you what you have started.

You can also include Avoid spam post and reply most newbies and other member got banned or reported due to this.

I agree that we have to many such topics recently.
It seems that new members finded a very good way to represent themselves, using old ideas and suggestions, mix all together and to earn a few merits without asking
Any way, Charles-Tim had a very successful start in this forum and I hope that in the future he will create some new, original topics and content that will help others and not just a variation of past discussions.

[Charles-Tim]

I noticed you didn’t actually use the word Bitcoin in your entire post (except mentioning bitcointalk).

This is a forum about Bitcoin. Actually coming here to learn about, develop for, and discuss Bitcoin is what will make newbies most successful.

If you mean about my entire post, although, I do mention cryptocurrencies. But, I also mention bitcoin as well. Thanks for this, I get what you are trying to tell me. That the forum is about bitcoin.

Although, if you check my last thread
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5235930.new#new

You will noticed I mention multisig wallets. I can not find it on any articles but I intentionally browsed for it alone to include it. And, as to what you said, I will make perfect corrections.

Your stats are imprssive. You just created this account two weeks before but you already achieved member rank status, what you need to do is create more interesting topics here, and avoid such redundant topic that has been discussed here all over. This post isnt not bad, but there are many newbies guide posted here same like this. Better to find or search a topic that is new and more appealing. I salute you for your effort and continue you what you have started.

You can also include Avoid spam post and reply most newbies and other member got banned or reported due to this.

I agree that we have to many such topics recently.
It seems that new members finded a very good way to represent themselves, using old ideas and suggestions, mix all together and to earn a few merits without asking
Any way, Charles-Tim had a very successful start in this forum and I hope that in the future he will create some new, original topics and content that will help others and not just a variation of past discussions.

I was just excited about the forum and the progress I made so far. I like merited posts but if I got no merit from this particular post still make a lot of sense to me. I may still look for ways to write to any rank lower than mine as a thread of mistakes they should avoid. I love merit like I said, but, this thread is not about merit.

3. Do not beg for merit
I have noticed some newbies that have no more than 2 posts and zero merit begging for merit. This signifies unseriously and a perfect no-fit to be among the forum members. Let your topics and posts do the work.

I love this item, actually I can't agree anymore . This is right, even how hard for you to earn merits don't you ever beg for it. This is not about pride talks because you can absolutely  do better than that, besides it is more fulfilling to get merits in a smooth and nice fashion, right? — no signs of compassion, just pure appreciation from the sender.

So instead of begging, focus more on improving the quality of your posts and find opportunities (e.g. Merit Giveaways) where you can earn it.

You are right, it is also included it in my thread, number 3, you can check it. This is not about merit. Check my second to the last thread, it was less than two hours that I posted this. I was ranked up few hours ago and I wrote this thread.

Your stats are imprssive. You just created this account two weeks before but you already achieved member rank status, what you need to do is create more interesting topics here, and avoid such redundant topic that has been discussed here all over. This post isnt not bad, but there are many newbies guide posted here same like this. Better to find or search a topic that is new and more appealing. I salute you for your effort and continue you what you have started.

You can also include Avoid spam post and reply most newbies and other member got banned or reported due to this.

Thank you so much for your motivational reply, I appreciate. I will create more threads and replies that will be useful here. Thank you so much ones again.

[LbtalkL]

Good post great reminders for newbies including old members, But I want to add number 9 on the list. Search a certain topic before creating a new one. It might already exist and it might end up your thread getting deleted. And If you found a topic similar to yours you can also close your topic and just comment or reply on the existing thread to post your concerns.

[akirasendo17]

i like the obey forum rules, this is mostly disregard by new members and bombarding post in one day, its the most important guideline in any group the a member or users tho be known, because like in bitcointalk if you this regard this your account will be banned and will not be able to participate, for example having multiple or dummy account, this is not allowed in the forum, any many more .

[Malvika_sitlani]

Thank you for sharing your experience but I will peach on no.5 point. It is correct that post should be some quality but it is not like that it should be high quality with full of technical words if it is a two-line reply also it must have something where other people can learn something. Of course, it shouldn't be plagiarize.

[Onuohakk]

I do think this post is not only meant for newbies but for all. At least it serves as a reminder for those that has forgotten or has no knowledge about btt forum and how the merit system works. I get to know that some good number of newbies doesn't post constructively

[mk4]

Or stop focusing on earning merits and making money in general. The reason we get a lot of spammers is we're getting a good number of people here for the wrong intentions. The reason why most of older members here are in great campaigns is because they initially went here to talk about Bitcoin, not earn money. Hence, when great campaigns open up, they're already mostly qualified to join due to their built-up knowledge from their interest. Most newer members on the other hand— they're mostly join now, study later(or never).

[BITCOIN4X]

The reason why most of older members here are in great campaigns is because they initially went here to talk about Bitcoin, not earn money. Hence, when great campaigns open up, they're already mostly qualified to join due to their built-up knowledge from their interest.

That must be true, someone is interest in bitcoin plays an important role in achieving success along his journey in the bitcoin community in the forum. Many old members have been able to prove that their interest in bitcoin has made them successful. Someone who is successful in building and maximizing their interest in something, so I am sure that is a characteristic of a successful person.

The success of someone in his interest in bitcoin does not have to be a member who successfully promotes greats campaigns, but there are still many other things that can also be said about successes such as trading, investing, various types of services, campaign managers, project developers, etc.

[Maus0728]

You should also consider feeding your brain with lots of knowledge, jargons about cryptocurrency as this is the only way to join discussions that requires an in depth explanation about a particular issue or discussion.

When you are equipped with proper knowledge, merit will naturally follow. So don't pressure yourself become productive in reading and enjoy your stay here.

[FIFA worldcup]

5. Write quality posts and topics
Your posts should be of high quality, do not spam or plagiarize because it will ensue permanent ban.

6. create more quality threads
This is very important, it will be easy for merit source to locate your posts and if truly worth merit, one or more merit source members will merit your posts. Also, other members that see your threads or posts useful can merit it. Also, know that not only threads are merited, also your replies to your posts or other people's thread can be merited.

Do you think that everyone who comes on this forum, wants to gain merits and rank up to earn from signature campaigns ? I don't think so. There are many people who come on the forum to get some knowledge or advertise their service/product. All of your do/don't seems for only those who are looking to rank up by collecting merits.

[Banadony]

Kudos to your achievement so far here on bitcointalk. it is a tough Journey for some people but you where about to utilized your opportunity and make the most use of it to be useful here on bitcointalk. Keep it up. keep dreaming. keep working, your rewards is huge. Remember, that you can also reward people as you have been rewarded.
this rewards are meant to go around.

[ololajulo]

You should also consider feeding your brain with lots of knowledge, jargons about cryptocurrency as this is the only way to join discussions that requires an in depth explanation about a particular issue or discussion.

When you are equipped with proper knowledge, merit will naturally follow. So don't pressure yourself become productive in reading and enjoy your stay here.

If all newbies prioritize learning from the forum he wont break all the laws stated above. We can get information outside the forum and verify here because the forum serve relevant purpose, if it has never been addressed in the forum thats when to open a new thread. The challenging thing now is the bounty campaign and I found that it is only for few bitcoin holders and new interested people. I hope intelligent bounty holders will reduce campaign after next bullrun like we see with most legends in the forum. Most legends had made good money from bounty from last bullrun and kept enough for investment in the space.

[XenoFever]

Well said mate, I have visited your profile and I see some of your topics and it is really good, it is so useful for everyone who will ever read those topics, having a hard-work and experience will be the key for us to level up in this forum or in crypto world, I know that merit is really important for everyone, but as what OP's said, do not beg for merit, yes its true, merit will find you if you are going to create useful and helpful posts.

[Findingnemo]

5. Write quality posts and topics
Your posts should be of high quality, do not spam or plagiarize because it will ensue permanent ban.

6. create more quality threads
This is very important, it will be easy for merit source to locate your posts and if truly worth merit, one or more merit source members will merit your posts. Also, other members that see your threads or posts useful can merit it. Also, know that not only threads are merited, also your replies to your posts or other people's thread can be merited.

Do you think that everyone who comes on this forum, wants to gain merits and rank up to earn from signature campaigns ? I don't think so. There are many people who come on the forum to get some knowledge or advertise their service/product. All of your do/don't seems for only those who are looking to rank up by collecting merits.

Obviously most of the newbies are here for earning that is why they wanted to rank up quickly by earning more merits.But one who doesn't have enough knowledge can't hold on for too long, that is why merit system was introduced people were forced to produce better post if they want to rank up and then earn.

[KrisAlex18]

Nice post mate, I always see your topic, I amazed because you are so hard working on creating topic, I think yiu have so many experience in crypto world because you can share so informative and useful topics for everyone, even though you are still a beginner in this forum, you can contribute so well just like what other mature peopke here. I think you can level up so easily, you are so grest on creating such topics.
But anyway way back to the topic, it is really important for us to create useful and helpful topics for everyone because aside of benefiting others, ut benefits us as well. Do not beg for merit, that's true, I have seen so many beginners here who are so desperate in gaining merits, which is so bad. Perform well in this forum so you will get merits.