When you join a forum that has more people commenting than you can actually manage, there are several things that you can do to get yourself noticed. One is to make a comment that grabs the attention of everyone in the group; "MAN VS. WILD IS FAKE!!" written entirely in caps lock would raise a few eyebrows. Another option is to respond to posts to people by name. If you respond to someones comment by saying "Hey Tom, I disagree with what you had to say because...." people will be quicker to respond.
You don't always have to disagree with posts to gain recognition. If you read a post that you agree with, make sure to comment on it in a manner that adds to the conversation. If you respond to someone else's post with "Hey thats true," you aren't going to be someone noticeable in the community of the site. However if you say "Hey thats true," and then offer a fact or comment that would stimulate the overall conversation of the group- you will force other people to comment on what you had said; and then would be an important member of the forum.
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Another great point. Maybe you should write an essay: How to Get Beyond Newbie Status -- in 10 Easy Steps!
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