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i had asked the question because i have been into online dating for quite sometime. i usually get the same success as in real life, which is none
so, i was just wondering what everyone else thought of it. i didn't have the slightest clue that i would start world war III or anything.
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Here are some interesting online dating statistics from the book "Freakonomics" by economists Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner.
According to a study using data from one of the mainstream dating sites:
- 57% of online dating site members are men. My comment: Focus on your real life.
- 4% claim to make over two hundred grand a year, when in reality less than 1% of typical users actually earn that much.
My comment: People are such liars.
- The women typically claim to be 20 lbs less than the national average.
My comment: See above comment.
- 70 percent of women claim to have "above average looks."
My comment: Not sure what to make of that.
- 67 percent of men claim to have "above average looks."
My comment: What modesty!
- 28 percent of women claim they are blond - a number far beyond the national average.
My comment: Funny, because many men I've talked to prefer brunettes.
- A man who does not include a photo get one-fourth of email response of a man who does.
My comment: Of course. Why would you bother to sign up for a profile if you aren't going to take a picture.
- A woman who does not include a photo get one-sixth of email response of a woman who does.
My comment: See above comment.
- 57 percent of men who post ads don't receive even one email.
My comment: Focus on your real life.
- 23 percent of women who post ads don't receive any email.
My comment: Must be sad to be a woman and not receive emails on a dating site ...really...
- The richer a man is, the more responses he receives.
My comment: Biology.
- The better looking a woman is, the more responses she receives.
My comment: Biology.
- Men prefer to date students, artists, musicians, veterinarians, and celebrities while avoiding secreteries, retirees, and women who work in military or law enforcement.
My comment: Social proof / alpha status!
- Women prefer dating military men, policemen, firemen, lawyers, and financial executives, but avoid laborers, actors, students, and men who work in food services or hospitality.
My comment: Social proof / alpha status!
- For men, baldness is bad, but a shaved head is okay.
My comment: Shave your head instead of whining if you're going bald.
- For women, being overweight is deadly.
My comment: Go to the fucking gym! Really.
Interesting stats, huh?
Regardless of the stats, just remember that at the end of the day, the cumulative score is what matters. Being rich or being in the military may score you a few more points, but you gotta look at other factors (such as your dating skills) as well!
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there's more men because even fat chicks have guys asking them out
guys typically do the work when it comes to initiating conversation and asking them out
some guys are too shy to talk to women in person
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