Not weird at all.. I hate dating as well. It freaks me out when guys I don't know, complete strangers, try to pick me up at the bar or something.
I think it depends on the culture people are in. In my country it's not very usual to date before knowing people in a more social enviroment, like between friends and other people. Although dating strangers is also very common... but I don't like it one bit. I just don't do it. I rather meet the guy and hang out casually between friends and then as friends before dating him as a potencial boyfriend.
I don't think you're odd at all =)**