I think the best thing you can do, is to do what makes you happy!  Then you will have no regrets. Career wise (which depending on who you talk to can be the same or different things ) 

since you have the time and energy now that you are young, work really hard, and push yourself, even if you don't want to. So then later you can reap the benefits. 

"Do what you need to do now, so you can do what you want to do later"

I think it can survive if more people take interest in it. I know what you mean a little because  a lot of places in Japan are the same way.  

However there a millions who speak Japanese and many places that still only have Japanese signs and books and media and things. 

If the people who speak it push and promote it itself then yes, but if not, maybe slowly it will die out, which is sad to think of. 

I don't think it should matter! This isn't a date site it's a learning site. What does it matter what someone looks like?  

I mean if someone wanted to scam you, it really doesn't matter what you look like. 

I myself am thinking of changing my profile photo, becasue many people do message me becasue of it, but with impure intentions :/ 

I think if this matters that much then maybe they are not serious in learning.

Григорий

"Как вас зовут?Откуда вы?Кто вы по-национальности?У вас есть братья или сëстры?

това е  Руски.

 Как се казваш? Откъде сте? каква е вашата националност? инаш ли брат или сестра?  американка съм.  имам сестра.  

това е Български.  Разбираш ли? 

They have different vocabulary  but This is why I think they are a bit similar. I feel like Gratsiela said above the same can be said for  other languages also, but I'm glad for your view on this topic also!  it's great to get different views on topics!