over the past two years i have used a few different sites and have met some great people, some who will be great friends for life and two that I have had romantic interest in.
I have probably chatted to over 350 different guys and met in person 30....and dated more than once 6..... pretty reasonable odds i think

I don't think it is a scary as everyone is implying..use sensible judgement and always remember that if you don't want to do something then you really don't have too!

Good luck and I wish you all the best with it.