Phooey on the people that use photos off of porn sites to pass off as themselves! It sends off red flags that it's probably some crime ring overseas or worse. Although it wasn't really related, NBC's "Dateline" did a story of some poor guy who fell in love with a woman, whom he was hoping to marry, via email correspondence. She needed him to send money all the time to help her with a business she was running overseas. She sent him hot pictures of herself to show how much she cared for him. The only problem was the woman was really one of those (Nigerian?) con men that scam people ALL THE TIME. An astute viewer pointed out that the pictures were of a professional model who showed off a lot more than her face. A lot of dating websites have that problem!

A key problem with the service is that are just too many men-seeking-women using it. Match.com should put a cap on it so there is an equilibrium on the gender, or better yet, have MORE women so it increases your chances. The male-to-female ratio is detrimental to the success of actually hooking up! By preventing extra males from signing up (e.g., the competition!), it would probably make it a little easier for the rest of us.

I never got to meet with anyone after several months of trying. I never even got to correspondence stage! Getting constantly ignored after all the time I spent trying to break the ice was infuriating. I had some winks (from the con men or other trash) which I ignored. I had, I think, maybe a total of 80 views of my profile. None initiated an email. Aren't they serious to meet someone? It's surprising to see how many guys here have been snubbed. Or rejected because the person misread a greeting. Or don't trust your profile. Or if you fall short of their high horse expectations, even if you are a great person and make a respectable living.

The email updates you receive showing your latest matches never respond when you write them. You are given the false impression that based on your profile a) these people are aware of you, b) like what they see, and c) would find you a potential mate. Going 0/40 is worse than any batting slump. Then again, I've pretty much had the same luck with job sites. I constantly get emails of great job openings in my area related to my skills and résumé. When I apply to these jobs, I get no responses despite my qualifications. Are the "positions" filled that quickly or do they not exist? (I'm referring to both the job and the women!)