Online dating? Thin, rich works here too

Three economists find that the most important variable in online dating, for both men and women, is looks.
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[Bill Dautrive]

This is news?

Men are shallow pigs. As long as she has a nice rack and a decent backside, game on! Sure there are a few exceptions to this, but generally guys are simple creatures.

Women are shallow gold-diggers. Most will say looks aren't a high priority, but this lie is easy to disprove. Any amount of ugly can be overcome by a fat wallet. Then of course there are the ones that go after 'bad boys' and then wonder why they got ditched and/or abused, and then go straight out and find another bad boy. Sure there are exceptions, but the honest woman who wants a decent guy are rare.

Sure these are stereotypes that might not hold in normal situations, but in the completely artificial online dating world, these stereotypes are the norm, even more so then standard meat markets like dance clubs.

How is this news or research-worthy?

[Below Meigh]

You forgot the divorced, single parents...

Don't spend your $300 on some "spiritual" matching service with a Grey-haired man telling you how succcessful they are at matching your soul mate. They make money off your lonliness and low-self esteem.
The days of internet dating are passe. Came and went that quick. What is left are the same trolls, with the same pictures, and the same email lines.
Want to meet the right person? Go out and get off your lazy, selfish, self-centered, pimple-laden, diet-soda guzzing behind and do something for others. Maybe you'll get noticed by someone that actually cares about you and not your looks, your purse or if you use Crest Whitening gel.

[Bill Dautrive]

This is news?

Men are shallow pigs. As long as she has a nice rack and a decent backside, game on! Sure there are a few exceptions to this, but generally guys are simple creatures.

Women are shallow gold-diggers. Most will say looks aren't a high priority, but this lie is easy to disprove. Any amount of ugly can be overcome by a fat wallet. Then of course there are the ones that go after 'bad boys' and then wonder why they got ditched and/or abused, and then go straight out and find another bad boy. Sure there are exceptions, but the honest woman who wants a decent guy are rare.

Sure these are stereotypes that might not hold in normal situations, but in the completely artificial online dating world, these stereotypes are the norm, even more so then standard meat markets like dance clubs.

How is this news or research-worthy?

[Below Meigh]

You forgot the divorced, single parents...

Don't spend your $300 on some "spiritual" matching service with a Grey-haired man telling you how succcessful they are at matching your soul mate. They make money off your lonliness and low-self esteem.
The days of internet dating are passe. Came and went that quick. What is left are the same trolls, with the same pictures, and the same email lines.
Want to meet the right person? Go out and get off your lazy, selfish, self-centered, pimple-laden, diet-soda guzzing behind and do something for others. Maybe you'll get noticed by someone that actually cares about you and not your looks, your purse or if you use Crest Whitening gel.