Everyone who is involved must contribute SOME amount of BTC, else they risk the possibility of what that may mean if any of the funds are recovered

Thanks VS
Are you speaking for VS?
No, he just says Thanks VS (for his involvement & work I guess).
I m not sure what he means. I have been a strong advocate for donations, and a bit pissed off to see so few, but regardless of ones contribution all will receive their faire share of (if any) salvaged funds. That I m sure of.
Now if this is based on the number of owned shares, or on a % of lost investment, that I m not sure of. I suppose this will depend on what the law specifies in such circumstances.