Hate is a strong word, which is why I used it. As an experienced online dater, I want to share with you why exactly I'm giving up on this medium in favor of public embarrassment that comes with taking risks of regular dating.

A man on a dating site is almost certainly doomed to an inevitable hell. Think about it. By signing up for this site, every man and woman here is showing that they have an agenda. I'll be honest, I don't believe girls when they say "oh, I just wanted to make some friends" and then proceed to post the most attractive pictures they can find on what happens to be a <em>dating</em> website.

It's such an awkward way to meet people. I've done this a lot. A LOT. I've met at least 2 dozen girls in person that I've met online first. It always sucks, even if you do hit it off well because there's always that thought of "but we met online" present. Then, if you do end up moving the relationship forward, there's that inevitable talk about how to explain to people where you met. Awkward.

On top of that, first dates are really weird. Most of us don't meet people online through a chemistry that is really only found face to face so it's far more often a miss. Not only that, but it takes away the rush a guy receives from approaching a woman successfully. Nothing can replace that, nothing.

There's a lot to be said about meeting a stranger who you are attracted to and working to find out more about them. Maybe they're already taken. Maybe they're not interested. Maybe, just maybe they're interested and it seems like they respond perfectly to you. What a rush. This sure beats looking at a profile, seeing "single, no children, wants children, likes to hang out at bars with friends, drinks sometimes."

To the men here: let's grow some balls (me included) and approach women in real life and get rejected 9/10 times like we're supposed to rather than just messaging a girl who never responds. Let's just face our rejection and be a man about it.

To the women here: I'm really no expert on what girls go through, but I'll try. The way to meet guys is just be more approachable. Those big sunglasses and ipod headphones say "don't bother me, I'm absolutely not interested in anything you have to say." If that's the case, so be it. If you want to meet guys just make it easier for us to approach, that's all.


Well that's all I have to say for now.

No thanks, I'll stick to online dating. It's a slower pace, which is what I prefer. And personally speaking, I don't feel awkward at all at telling people I met so and so through an online dating site. Just about everybody does it now, whether it be on a site like this, or even a site like MySpace. What's the big deal?

well i just have one question for u, and im not trying to sound bithcy because i agree with alot fo the things u said, but y r dating online if u hate it so much?

2 dozen? WOW, you are a pro! (NOT)

If you are ashamed to say you met someone online, get offline.

I should make myself more approachable? And just where is this place I should be approachable?

i'll take internet datin for 500$ ALEX

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yesss

I want to know this to

come on answer us

i'll take hangin too long in the diary for $5

Looking good

i like that u agree with me. i mean seriously, i dont do things if i dont like them, let alone if i hate them...

was that directed towards me?

I just wanna scream,


HELLO McFLY,






Yes it was

You've been a member since 5/07/07 and your very first post is about how you hate online dating. I find this very ironic to say the least.

I just wanna scream,


HELLO McFLY,






Yes it was

damn triple post,

well i just have one question for u, and im not trying to sound bithcy because i agree with alot fo the things u said, but y r dating online if u hate it so much?

So, where are we supposed to stop wearing sunglasses that you say make us seem unapproachable? Outside? In the sun?

and i love how he still says nothing in his own defense..... i kno im waiting for an answer

I don't find that very funny. He's at least met 24 more people than I ever have online.

Scam post they are here to teach us there beliefs they are right we all are wrong .



I knew it looked funny with only one post .