The rise in online dating?

I think the problem in a scattered and fearful society like ours is in meeting people who might become partners. If all contact in public is avoided, scared, forbidden or otherwise discouraged through the use of segregated trains/buses or businesses then how else are we supposed to meet? I think like any other method, it is only as good as the people on there. TThey are mostly men and hence the women have a problem of being swamped with requests. However, if they carefully filter the requests they have a good chance of finding someone without any basic features that they know would not work in the longer term. For men it is unlikely to be worthwhile, particularly if they are not handsome and are looking for someone who is in anyway different to themselves - height, weight, age, religion - aall these things would cause them to be rejected. Plus I object to the fact that women are often allowed on for free or a reduced charge - this is unfair. Why not try it, you have little to lose. The usual internet rules apply - remember people may not be what they appear! Have funa nd you never know....