I think POF is pretty good -- There seems to be a huge # of members with a lot of active traffic. I am in my 50's and attractive -- seem to get interest from younger guys or much older guys. Have met some nice, no chemistry men and am willing to keep tryinng. But there are the usual scammers, liars -- and downright mean members. One has a prefix of BigGuy, a 6'7" guy with a very self-centered profile who says he's 54. He's actually 61. Another has 2 profiles up under the name Invisableseams (one in Canada, one in Colorado). Be careful engaging in anything with this guy -- he boasts of a high IQ and many interests. However, his emails are short, sarcastic, demanding (meet me in 1 hr or forget about it), defensive and impatient. Since he'd never say what he really wanted, I asked a younger, pretty friend to send him an email -- and really dumb it down. He fell all over himself (at first) trying to interest her. But then started snapping at her when she wouldn't cooperate. If you actually meet this guy, bring a very, very strong ego. But keep in mind, he is SO intolerant, I don't see how ANY relationship wouldn't short circuit. AM EDITING THIS NOW BECAUSE I JUST FOUND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS GUY ON DONTDATEHIMGIRL.COM. THE GUY HAS A RECORD AND IS CURRENTLY MARRIED. HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. ON MANY, MANY DATING SITES WHILE SUPPOSEDLY WORKING FROM HOME.

I use this site almost exclusively to find dates..... There are so many people that some tend to get "greener pasture syndrome" and people get so much mail that a lot of people can't reply to all of it..... A lot of liars and outdated pics... And every kind of dating/life loser you can think of.... But isn't that any site? It has forums, people mostly crude but that's all forums... I do not know how I would get my heart broken if I didn't have pof...... Every once in a while, a charming person comes along, and you can't help but get fooled by their crap... Can't blame the site for the people. Five thumbs up!

There is a group of these folks who hold a weekly social event (drinks and pool) at a pub near my home.  I encountered them by accident, and they seemed like any other group of single people, socializing with each other.  They assumed I was part of their group, and were still welcoming when I told them I was not.  Shot some pool, chatted up a few women and enjoyed myself.  Have dropped in a few times since, more for the pool than the "action"

I don't internet date, so I have no comment on how it works on line, but these folks seemed  to swear by it. 

I found it interesting that although they interacted on line, they'd taken the step of meeting in a group social forum.  Seemed positive to me.

I have a lot of respect for Plenty of Fish. They put up massive traffic numbers, with basically one employee. They never took outside investment, but have been able to build a very good business.

If you've never heard of it, its an absolutely free web site to meet people. The idea is that it is a dating website, but it seems as if as many people are there to post on the forums (like a message board thingy) than anything else. It used to be pretty cool, then maybe a year ago, everybody and their brother joined up. Being totally free, there is no deterent for jackasses to sign up. Also, the people tend to be a little clique-ish. Use at your own risk.