Welcome, stranger.
You'll make friends eventually. Looks like you're already meeting some. :3
There are several ways to make money on this site. Post a lot in the forums, vote in polls, play games, or get yourself acquainted with zOMG! That's a great way to waste time when you're bored and make a lot of gold. Especially if you're part of a guild. Which is basically just a group of players who fight together. The larger the party, the more money you all make!
Again, welcome, and please have a great time on this site.