Of course, there will always be a continent of people that believe online dating is nothing more than sad. But then, these people are probably settled in a cosy and happy relationship and they probably last went out on a date when Adam and the Ants was topping the charts. In short, let us face it, they are not in any position to pass comment on this matter and even more importantly, you really should not be paying any attention to them.
The unarguable fact is that online dating has evolved tremendously over the last decade or so. Okay, so it may have been a little undesirable to start, when the internet first came about, but nowadays there are tools such as an online dating guide that are there to ensure all members of a site correspond and date safely and more successfully.
Whether you think this way of dating is sad or not, it really does not matter, as more and more people are finding love in this way and are making a go of their relationships.
People are busier today than ever before and therefore this way of attempting to find love is perfect for them. Moreover, they can do this in their own time and do not have to go to some sleazy bar or club to find the right person for them.
So, if you are old school and feel that online dating is sad - you may like to wind your arrogant neck in and remember that not all people are as happy in relationships or life as you. Or maybe you're just jealous of the fact that they are taking the initiative in the first place? There has to be some underlying reason.