I agree that meeting a SO in real life is way better than internet dating. But it's disturbing that you think it's disturbing that there are a lack of gamers and nerdy girls on dating websites.

i only ever replied to msg's that had more than just 'i like your profile.' it kind of seems like a generic message that you've flooded the profiles with to see what sticks. try a bit more personal tidbits etc.
then again, i've given up too. not interested and not able to really make the time to meet people on such a programmed level. and waaaay to many people with no interest in anything beyond 'i like to watch movies, play a bit of sport, hang out with friends' - so pretty much the same interests as any person down the street. wow.
drunken parties and friends of friends is the way to go.

I think it's impractical because of the fact that people are behind text trying to convey certain messages and impressions.

I've never dated online, but what you say makes perfect sense.

@HowShouldOneDefineThemselves@xanga - 

Met my husband online. Been married over 2 years. This post doesn't bother me, because it's just about why YOU don't want to do it. But people's comments are hilarious!

I can't imagine doing it.  I think I'm too picky as it is when I meet people in real life, I rarely talk to strangers and almost never get interested in someone until I've known them for a while. When talking to people online I have no real clue how they really are in person so I can't see myself becoming attracted to anyone other than based on what they say and possibly look like in photos. Internet personalities often vary greatly between people's real life personalities as well.  I used to work as a photo-retoucher so when I see the internet disease you mentioned I laugh hehe.

I've never personally known someone who has succeeded with internet dating, but I guess it works sometimes or else it wouldn't still be around.

I've tried internet dating as well. For me, it hasn't worked out.  It's expensive and truth be told, not many guys respond back either.  I know I'm not the best-looking girl out there, but I know I'm cute and I have a good head on my shoulders.  In my experiences, I've learned that guys I have met on internet dating sites aren't really looking for someone like me.  In my opinion, I think some guys just want some action and think this might be the quickest way.  I haven't had much luck with it, but I know there are others out there who have met the love of their lives.  I wish there was more to choose from or that those that I do have to choose from, would find more interest in responding.  I think another big problem is that alot of those sites allow people to try it out for awhile, but then they can't look at anything or respond unless they join.  So, basically, you could be talking to people who can't even see that you are talking to them!  Ridiculous!

I think internet dating is a sign of desperation. It's just the cynical side of me speaking though. I do had an account on a dating site just for fun, because my friend told me to sign up since he had met his significant other through the same site.
So I clearly stated in my profile that I don't want any relationship nor no string sex and I despise ignorant people that have no educational background. As an outcome of it, I've met a lot of intellectual and fun people like university's students, lawyers and doctors that I'm still talking today as a friend, although I can turn to date any of them, but I'd rather not. I love my single life too much.
I guess you just have to be picky and respect yourself and also set realistic goals on such dating site.

I use internet dating. A often mocked, but powerful tool (if you know how to use it), it's pretty good if you want to try other things besides bars/clubs or if you are just too busy to date in RL. If the messages you sent were generic, the chances of your profile being generic are pretty high. Jazz it up once in a while.

1. I sometimes think they are bots or fake profiles. You can expect those on some sites so beware. You can add a little personality (YOURS) to your generic message. Tell a little bit more...

2. Difficult thing to counter. Either broaden your range or go live somewhere else that has more gamer girls. Not much you can do, but wait and see...

3. Understand that. Just check the  [ ] No Children box

4. I personally don't believe in body shots. If you got a nice body, surprise them in real life ^^. Attraction begins with the face and works on down (probably the opposite with men haha)Take some shots of you smiling, maybe a BIG smile. Everyone likes a smile.

I like how convienient everything is categorized like height, interest, yadda yadda and it's easy to know what the other party is looking for in terms of those. I DON"T like how men have to always to take the intiative and send messages haha (sometimes you wish that the ladies send you a message or two).

I think the way you're portraying yourself is causing you to have issues with internet dating (if your dating profiles and the way you carry conversation is like this post...) The blog above sounds like a guy who played the game, wasn't particularly successful at it, so decided the game sucks although it may be because he doesn't know how to play the game.

1. If they don't contact you back, maybe its the way you're trying to communicate with them. Change your game. If you don't think you need to, your inbox of 0 replies most likely won't change either.

2. Gaming is a huge industry. If you are looking for a gamer girl, maybe you should be hitting up gaming sites especially ones that have user profiles and acts like a semi-social networking site specializing in gaming.

3. I would assume most dating sites have options where you can weed out individuals with kids by clicking "search for single, no kids" button or option.

4. Internet disease? I think its a given right for ppl to post the pics they want to post regardless of how angled the lighting or blurry the picture. Normal ppl try to post pictures that flatter themselves or show their individuality. Its a natural behavior... it ISN'T natural for ppl to post pictures of their flaws and ugly angles. You're weird for thinking ppl should. Once you get to know that person, you may ask for a better pic. They shouldn't need to show you anything they don't want to when they don't even know who you are. 

Whether it be real or internet dating, you need to work at building a relationship with someone, it doesn't just drop off on your doorstep. Maybe you tried internet dating because you weren't successful with finding someone next door to you. If you close the door to all your opportunistic windows, you won't find anyone period. SoLet's not be so judgemental next time.

@tigerdauphin@xanga@lovezpassion@xanga - @ChOcOChObO@xanga - @yokyokgetsfussy@xanga - - But what if the person wrote relatively little about themselves? I do my best to start conversation by asking them about other things they like or specifics on the things we have in common.
They're not totally generic messages, trust me.
and I do have several pictures of my face.
Maybe its cause I'm black? j/k.

But no really, I like meeting up with people face to face. I know I have nothing to hide that would prevent me from doing so, whether it be personality, or looks.