I think this is a really great question. I've used online dating quite a lot in the past. Somehow I tended largely to attract dishonest people. I've been thinking a lot about this recently, as it happens. I'm wondering why my experience was bad. Is it that there is something wrong with online dating, or with my approach? Probably it is a combination of both. I totally agree with ptangptang meeting someone in a bar when you are both drunk is not a better story to be able to relay to people. Actually, when you think about it online dating should be a far more reliable way to meet someone that you are truly compatible with since you can perform searches based on interests/personality and so on. I would just advise you to listen to your instincts. If something doesn't seem/sound right then don't be afraid to ask questions.