Althought i agree with everything already said, i do believe that if you are the type of person that would approach a guy in a bar for example; then you should not act any differently online. The biggest trap i think people fall into is not acting like themselves when internet dating. So my advise be yourself, be patient ( i for one am guilty of phases of not checking emails ) some people may not have continual access to there emails and be safe. I went a little overboard perhaps, and brought and used a pay as you go phone for initial phone contact. And i always met in a place of my choosing, somewhere i knew so i felt more comfortable. But not somewhere that i hang out at a lot coz i didn't want any awkward unplanned meetings, especially if i wasn't interested for some reason. It does work but even with internet dating you may have to kiss the odd toad. Good positive thoughts and good luck keep us posted, it's nice to hear when things work out