I just logged in to my game last night, and I've notice I gained 10 points of gold. I know it isn't much, but you can still buy something out of it.
First, I had no idea where I got it from, but afterwards, I remembered completing a survey that funzio had (usually included to the reply when you send them emails). It stated that upon giving feedbacks you can earn prizes. I just stated at the end of the survey that I wanted gold or respect points. Couple of days later, I received it.
Only can be done once, though, because I tried doing the survey again and it led me to the end of it where it says "Thank you....blah blah don't remember the rest of the words"
But try it, it only takes less than 5 minutes to complete it.