Nowadays pretty much almost everyone who is looking for a date is online. So it can’t possibky be just creeps. I have met my husband on eharmony. I’ve met long term significant other (8 years long) prior to my husband on match. Although relationship didn’t last and didn’t result in happily ever after he isn’t s creep but respectful good person. I’ve met other decent men.

My daughter recently started dating after grieving for a year (she unexpectedly widowed last year), she tells me about every date. All respectful professionals, she has good time on dates. So far she is liking one more than others. Etc etc

I think there are couple of things to consider (not for you personally, in general) : don’t use free sites, dont talk about sex, don’t continue talking if they bring up sex, dont flirt with strangers, don’t date if you are still angry about ex, don’t date if you feel desperate (did that, bad bad idea), have your own life in order, have clear deal breakers that you are aware of, know exactly what kind of men you need. Figure out what type of men you attract (if they are wrong for you) and go for different kind.