Well, we all were new at some point and soon enough, you will get to realize that it's easier than you first thought if you are willing to do the little work.
To survive on the forum, my advise is to contribute to topics being discussed. If you have an answer to a question, say it. If you do not, read what others have written and learn as someday, another person will get to ask the same type of question. I will also advise that you look through each section on the forum as this will help you in finding areas where you can contribute. You can also make a commitment that you will post at least once a day and this way, you can be sure you will meet up with the target at the end of the month. When you also have the opportunity in a day, make as many posts as the forum allows you to and this way, you can cover up for days you do not post. When you have reached the minimum amount of 30 posts, do not stop posting so that you will have back-up posts in case any of your submitted posts is rejected.
To cap it all up, see the forum as discussion point where you contribute and learn;play by the rules and you will be fine...
All the best as you POST AND EARN...