I've started everyone out right now at 100 points. =)
Points are as good a money, and can be redeemed in the forums' shop, which can be found on the Portal Page. Just click Portal under the forum header in the navi links.
There are many ways to gain points, at least there will be lol.
Right now you can gain points by:
Posting Messages - 1 point Ea [ No Spamming for points ]
Posting Topics - 2 points Ea [ Same ]
Contests - Points determined in rules
and other ways.
And Yes, Agent Green Points count for this.
The other side of having a point shop, is only members can access it. Members of the forum are entitled to 20% off Crystal Fyre merchandise automatically, cuz you're cool =D
So in order to redeem that discount, you must make your purchases in the shop.
You can easily add points using the " Add Points" link in the shop via paypal. Points cost 1 cent each.
Think about it. Its only 79 points for buttons in the shop, but normally they cost 99 cents. So you're savin =). And you can buy points individually, so no wasted points ^.^
Lemmi know your thoughts about this one guys
There is a new Thread both under contest and the Points Shop Board that updates daily, with the latest ways to earn points