just watch what others are doing
Don't be too inhaste otherwise you land yourself into trouble. We all have been in this phase and has passed and now looking up to other ranks. I know this whole thing is about merit. I know how it feels for a newbie to make many post and yet not receiving a enough merit or not getting any. But with time you will learn to make quality post that will attract merit.

You are in the right place.. and if I may ask what do you mean by right place? or does it look like a wrong board? All this though is because you haven't meet up your expectations but like I say try study well you will learn.