Not sure if this was already asked, can you edit a model with the monkey mod then rate them to push some dimes into the algorithm, or is it based on the initial appearance/personality?
Yes.
You can also load previously stored characters appearancer, their character/behaviour or both.
So, here is an example workflow:
1.) Build the ideal women by the looks and character
2.) Use "3", save that character
3.) Use monkey to overwrite new (ugly or otherwise undesireable characters) from previous saves
4.) Do your rating and push the algorithm to produce more desirable characters
Try to avoid 0 ratings, since they seem to trigger a "random" replacement for the specific property... at least that is what I do.