First and foremost, trust is a quality that is necessary in every area of the forum. Be truthful and avoid plagiarism as a novice to avoid losing forum credibility and developing a poor reputation. Try to visit the forum as frequently as you can, and be sure to learn from it to advance your reputation.
Make an effort to create posts that warrant praise and rewards and from which a large number of forum users will benefit significantly. If you become familiar with it, the forum may be entertaining and educational.