1. Yes, all 3 are to remain free from now on and cannot be traded for profit. The people on the "idiot list" however, may not receive the 3 pokemon since they broke the rules 3 or more times which was pretty stupid.
2. I wouldn't mind helping distribute but I can't guarentee anything since I'm quite busy this semester. Since it's around valentine's, I'll probably be busy and then there's school and work. I'll help in my free time though :)