I must admit that was one of my goals in the beginning too.
I'm happy to say, I achieved my goal and I received my shirt, which is awesome, by the way.
I am sure I won't get one. I have responded to people and i hardly ever get a reply
Start posting in journals sometimes the kindness is paid back. Trust me it took me awhile to make friends and to get ppl to come visit as often.
There are just to many members for me to always visit though I wish I could. I try my best and visit different journals everday.
Another thing is just post up in the chat it up or meet and greet section. Every little bit adds up one, I'm quoting one of the members, I read said that.