Doggie, online dating is not pathetic and all of the stigma around it is pretty much gone. no one thinks twice if you tell them you're online dating these days. I have been off and on for oh, four years? I haven't met anyone new in the past year+ I've been single in real life so I just reactivated my OKC profile. I have to give it a try now and then. btw, I've had VERY good luck finding boyfriends online. I've had very bad luck finding a husband online. :P