It is necessary as a newbie to be very active in the Bitcoin discussion board so as your knowledge about crypto currencies' best coin and number one coin, Bitcoin, will grow enough to accommodate the knowledge of other coins, alongside the best crypto practices and procedures to follow for the ultimate benefits.
For me, a newbie who wants to learn in the forum will not only focus on the bitcoin discussion board. There is a lot to learn in different boards on the forum, and while it is advisable not make comments in boards where you have little understanding, reading through topics in those boards can help a lot, it helped me.