At the time I was looking for a committed relationship. Unlike some people, I don't have to know someone very long sometimes before I'm willing to sleep with them. Not to say that I don't have decent standards, but I'll admit I am a very sexual person, and what some people might think of as jumping into bed too fast, I am personally sometimes ok with that if I like the person.
Now, my circumstances have changed, and I no longer desire a deep relationship, because of my complicated life, but more of a FWB. I realize that that isn't a lot of people's thing, but I am comfortable with that if I like the person.
That said, online dating in my opinion has advantages and disadvantages. I for one am very limited in being able to get out and meet people any other way, because of my location and circumstances.
Online dating is also risky because there are seriously a lot of weird people out there, and you have to be careful. Be prepared to have nerves of steel because there are a lot of players and weirdos online, just like in real life. I have been disappointed many times. I have met a lot of people online. Some were nice, some were not. I've had my emotions toyed with many times. Never did have a long term relationship from being online.

My advice. Be careful. And use your best judgment. But keep an open mind.