So, following the advice of some on here, I joined OKCupid. I have gotten maybe 2 responses. Sorry, three, but I don't know if this one counts. It was totally unsolicited and rather, um, odd. Enjoy! [I'm theartist4merly.]

HER: you look dark and scary in the eyes and face! Just wanted to let you know that intrigues me
[12:35:38 pm]ME:ha
[12:35:40 pm]ME:I do?
[12:37:35 pm]HER:yah like serial killer scary but i like it
[12:37:42 pm]HER:makes you unique
[12:37:44 pm]theartist4merly:wha?!?
[12:37:51 pm]theartist4merly:are you serious?
[12:38:15 pm]theartist4merly:I have never been likened to a serial killer
[12:38:52 pm]theartist4merly:which one?
[12:39:06 pm]HER:just in general
[12:39:10 pm]theartist4merly:ted bundy?
[12:39:15 pm]theartist4merly:night stalker?
[12:39:46 pm]theartist4merly:why does serial-killer-ish-ness appeal?
[12:40:04 pm]HER:you are that guy that if you are walking alone at night and no one is a round a woman would probly clench the pepper spray just incase
[12:40:14 pm]theartist4merly:haha
[12:40:17 pm]theartist4merly:you think?
[12:40:31 pm]theartist4merly:i always think I look friendly and normal
[12:40:46 pm]theartist4merly:even somewhat handsome
[12:41:02 pm]HER:it all played out in my head as soon as i seen you i was like i have to check out the profile!
[12:41:20 pm]theartist4merly:not handsome, eh?
[12:41:50 pm]theartist4merly:now, we can pretend that i kidnap you and then...
[12:41:56 pm]theartist4merly:hahaha
[12:42:03 pm]HER:attractive yes but maybe one of the crazys yes
[12:42:31 pm]theartist4merly:hey
[12:42:34 pm]theartist4merly:whatever
[12:42:42 pm]theartist4merly:people don't treat me like a crazy
[12:42:48 pm]theartist4merly:no, I'm not offended
[12:43:03 pm]HER:i wasnt trying to be mean just lettin you know you are unique
[12:43:10 pm]theartist4merly:no, I know
[12:43:17 pm]theartist4merly:I just thought it was funny
[12:44:08 pm]theartist4merly:alright, I'm off to the big city
[12:44:35 pm]theartist4merly:thank you for the strange compliment
[12:44:51 pm]theartist4merly:later


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But I wouldn't pay her any more attention. Bad grammar.
Hmmmm....uhhh....at least you got a fun post out of it? **scampering away**
Oh. Serial.
Never mind.
I was really trying to come up with someone I know who might be a good match for you but obviously this girl is your soul mate so I'll just stop now. But for your wedding, I'm getting her a dictionary.
This is a hilarious exchange!
Free site = Bad quality.
If you are gonna play the personals...pay.
Myself, I think you are handsome but that picture makes you look a trifle, you know, *fey*.
Uh oh.
From your photo, I would have said that you were into taking black and white photography because your soul was too dark and brooding to allow color to come in. Sort of one of those moody, artistic types. Possibly also a Paladin in D&D. One who's also into elf bondage.
Look, on-line dating sucks. It's a lesson on the human condition which no one with a soul should take. Paid dating sites aren't really any better (and I'm saying this as someone who just joined chemistry.com and as an eharmony flunkie). They just get those of us who are willing to spend money to learn how totally undateable we are. Good luck.