On-line dating?

I would like the opinion of both males and females regarding on-line dating services. One very well-known one, in particular, is advertised on TV. I always see the “happy ending” on this commercial. I’d like to know about people’s experiences with it. On-line dating seems to be the trend, but I am skeptical. I’d like to hear about the “downside” of on-line dating. Thanks, your honesty is appreciated.

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Online dating and personal sites are something that lots of people have mixed feelings about. Its hard to really see the "true" person on a website. People arent always truthful when they are describing themselves so you may get a false idea of who they are. But you cant say that its all that bad, I'm sure there are people who have had good experiences with personals. I did meet one of my bf's on myspace and we dated for over 2 years.. : )

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I never posted an ad on Yahoo Personals, but I answered some. I got a couple of creepy people answer, but for the most part very nice, eligible men. I only went out with one; we we were together for a couple of years. He's still my best friend. There is an element of danger though, as you really have no common friend to vouch for that person's honesty and integrity.
i never went anywhere wit chicks i might online, i guess they were as desperate as me and they werent my type. i ironically met my girlfriend in a bar and was so trashed i called her the wrong name the whole night, didnt even remember her the next day but she still called to say "someone was a little drunk last night"
Downside on 'on-line dating' is finding someone you click with a they live across country. Also, taking the chance of opening yourself up to someone only to find out there playing games.. On-line dating is tricky but, it can be done, you just have to go about it on another level. And don't just sucked into it, still go out and date and have fun.

Stay Positive.
i think it's very hit and miss. most of these things want a chunk of money without you knowing much about the service. they send you loads of 'here is .... you might be interested in him ....' kind of stuff. if you're not a member you can't really get to know anyone online properly other than a few hastily chosen words in their profiles - so on balance i'd say that they are pretty depressing things - although i did go out with a lovely guy for three years who i met on the internet and he was lovely but, something that features prominently in dating sites, the travelling became too much and neither of us could move because of work/family commitments
Downsides? Interesting that you should want to know those as opposed to the benefits, which there are. Anyhoo, okay... downsides:

1. People lie. On a computer, it's easy, i.e. upload a picture that's 10 years old, increase your salary by 10k, fail to mention that you're actually MARRIED, etc. It happens.

2. Since there are lots of "potentials", some folks consider the people they meet as "disposable" because there's always someone else waiting in their mailbox.

3. There are a lot of freaks out there–desperately lonely, variably dysfunctional freaks.

Now, that's the downside. The upside is that you'll be able to "screen" potential interests and you have the whole online dating world at your fingertips. Nice.

A few added words of advice:

1. Look for profiles with multiple pictures

2. Coffee shop first dates are best

3. Complete your profile and be yourself

4. Be patient

People can find love online. They really can.

;)