Hello,

Feel free to post questions, insights, experiences, observations etc. etc. in any of the available welcome areas. One does not need to be a full member to post about subjects outside the welcome area of the forum. As long as it is within the posting rules and guidelines of the forum, people are generally willing to help. Be sure to search through the forum thoroughly first, as we tend to get a lot of repetitive questions that have been answered 100 times over. 

As for ways to become promoted, check these out:

Why can't I post in some threads as a new member ? How do I get promoted?

(NEW FUNCTIONALITY) Promoting new members!

(QUESTIONNAIRE) for new members to get a faster promotion to full membership

Good luck