It's not all bad dating people from the internet you know... Met my partner in Summer 2006, since then we've had two kids and we're getting married next year. There's hope for you all! lol...
Just make sure you learn to tell who's whacky, fake or a time waster. If somebody is interested they will make an effort to meet you, if they meet you and like you they will tell you, don't act desperate and maybe you will find somebody half decent! If these people don't reply move to the next one. I dated loads of girls when I split up with a long term girlfriend and I've seen it all, but there are decent girls out there.