FWIW, current parameters are set as follows:
Money can be earned by new threads, replies (as long as they are over 20 characters so "bump" won't get you squat,) liked threads/posts, and attachments.
As soon as I get the banking system set up and the sportsbook built I'll credit everyone a base amount (I think I started everyone with 500 last year.) I'm not sure how much I'll credit your account with, but the ML on Texas A&M (325) vs South Carolina (-400) I'll likely start with a higher dollar amount than last year. (That's 5Dimes, btw...shocked at the UofSC number)