Unfortunately, most men are visual creatures and they base everything on physical attraction. Not to say that there are not women out there who need physical attraction, as well. But having seen some beautiful women with some pretty homely guys, I think it's less important to us.
Frankly, I'd like to get to know someone from the inside out. It's strange how attractive someone is physically, once you know their heart. Like is said, "Love is blind."
When someone I don't know well, immediately asks for physicalities, or better yet a pic, I flick them off, cuz I know they wouldn't be right for me emotionally or spiritually. I guess the bottom line is do you just want to play, or do you want to develop a relationship?