The 20 posts can be made anywhere but, as I said, they need to be quality posts. Picking 20 random threads and replying them to spam your way up to the required post count is not going to work - all of those posts need to abide by al of the rules. And, as mentioned in section 6 (which I hope you've read by now), if it's obvious your only goal is to make it to 20 posts/1 month to request, the likelihood of your request being fulfilled is far less than if you're actually a member of the community and participate more than just to get your request in and take off.
That's all I'll say on the matter though. You proceed however you feel is best.
As for your other question, no, there is no fee to be a member nor will there ever be. A subscription is available to support the site directly (and remove the ads) but that's 100% optional.
That's all I'll say on the matter though. You proceed however you feel is best.
As for your other question, no, there is no fee to be a member nor will there ever be. A subscription is available to support the site directly (and remove the ads) but that's 100% optional.