Hi there, just a thought. Your main pic should show your face clearly. It should be a frontal with a nice smile, not that I find anything wrong with this one. By all means keep it, just make it a second pic or third one, but not your main one.
That is kind of a hit or miss question. I think for the most part, most sites are. If you are lucky, you are lucky, if not, you are not. Either way, just keep trying.
I'd say, tell people a little more about yourself, but try to do it in a way that stands out from the rest of the crowd a bit. I know it can be hard, but take time and really put some effort in it. If you do, you just might get more interesting replies.
Also, make sure you post something that people who want to write to you has something to respond too. I mean how can you start a communication with someone when you have nothing to talk about or ask about. I call this a hook, sort of speak.
RE: New member....
I know what I need from a women, about a million bucks, but enough for a pop and a candy bar would be fine too. (: