This link below are for those newbie that is finding hard to rank up and you know you have some post that deserves merit. Just click the link below read the rules and apply. I just recently come across it.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5465195.0Your topic and that topic are in Beginners & Help board. If newbies can see your topic, they are able to see that topic as well.
It was locked now but will be reopened when hugeblack finishes his reviews on current applications. I don't see it is necessary to create your topic with purpose to share a link to another topic which is in a same forum board.