How shall I begin? I have been on match.com for about 2 weeks and am already disgruntled, aggravated etc. Now, understand that I am not disgruntled because the hordes of women seeking to date me have not materialized. Attraction is subjective and it is what it is. Furthemore, this is online dating. No, what has me disgruntled is how people (male and female) treat each other on here. And while other reviewers, have stated noone owes you a response to an email, it still is discourteous. For example, I emailed this lady on match. com and then asked if she wanted to continue speaking. She said yes and gave me her personal email, which btw, included her real name (thinks dark thoughts-joking :)). Since then, I emailed her twice-and guess what-no response. Look, I can handle rejection, but it is just plain rude and immature for her not to respond. I expected a 36 yr. old woman with 3 kids to act like a 36 yr. old woman with 3 kids and not a 22 yr. old woman with 3 kids.

When someone emails or winks at me, I always respond even if I am not interested. I say something positive and tell them "good luck with your search." And you know what, people appreciate that. Women genererally email me back thanking me. Now, I am not telling the rest of you cretins (for the uneducated- "french" for "idiot") what to do but before you decide not to answer an email think about how that person may feel. Simple acknowledgment can do wonders. Of course, there are exceptions. Such as you ladies who "claim" to get 100 emails a day. Oh, it must be such hard work.(rolls eyes)

Now, my review.

First, Match.com is a a losing proposition for the average male like myself. By average, I mean 5'11, 160-170 lbs., athletic but not a steroid -looking bastard and making between $50,000-$75,000.00. Also, average in looks. The problem with match.com is that you are solely judged by your "looks." Nothing else. So, if you have "game", gentlemen, it is effectively neutralized. You cannot talk your way to the promised land.

Second, the women on match.com are picky-especially, white, divorced and in their thirties. They have certain criteria and if you do not meet it in the slightest you are done. The profiles that begin, "I am new to town and looking to meet new people to hang out with" is total, disengenuous fodder. See, some woman, not all, are concerned with how they will appear dating you in the eyes of society and their friends. A high percentage of these type of women seem to be on match. I assume this is also true of some of the males on match, too. Also, I think most people on match.com are only seeing who they can attract and are not serious about meeting anyone-whether on a platonic or romantic level.

Third, if you are a average male, be prepared to have your self-esteem and confidence kicked to the curb. My advice, do not let it get to you. You are set up for failure. Take it easy and just look at match as just another avenue to meet women-not, the only. If all else fails, keep a case of Miler High-Life premium beer nearby.

Fourth, I agree that match should let you know who is an actual subscriber who can be emailed. Also, those fake winks are annoying.

Fifth, the quality of people on match.com leaves a lot to be desired. I am not against a thirty-something mother of 3 kids being on match, but it makes we wonder about her priorities. Also, there are not a lot of people with college or advance degrees on match. Finally, I find those women that list the income level of thier potential match as $100,000 and above, laughable.

I cannot blame the site; like one reviewer said, it's the people that ruin this site. Also, I cannot tell you guys/girls not to use the site. It may work for you; however, be cognizant of its limitations.

In summary, ladies and gentlemen, you are better off meeting someone the old fashioned way.