To 2): Could you also consider my idea? I also found some interestng others in the internet. Of course it is not necessary to realise them immediately but I just want to show them to you.
To 3)Fide Rating is more "fair" in my view. Here, no strong players will play vs. weaker rated players, because they simply lose to much points. Some low rated players even don't play so bad because they are maybe new to this site.