Please, you guys should be nice to beginners and at least help them find their feet....most of you were really harsh and that's not nice at all. In all, I appreciate you all.
Hey now, I resemble that remark. I was a bit harsh, please don't take it personally. If we can't be harsh to newbies on the internet, then half the fun of social media just evaporates.
Now for the real advice; Don't pay any attention to your rank, it'll come naturally if you participate in the forum and don't think of it as a cash cow. Read a lot, respond respectfully, ask questions, don't be a douchebag, and you'll grow with the community.