I would guess because woman seek more conversation time then men so woman seem more app to talking a storm vs taking action n dating.

Maybe some people care more for what's inside your brain than in your looks. Some people call it mindfucking. It means you get into someone's head. Some people become like joined brains that's more intimate.

As a somewhat guilty party in this, perhaps I can explain.

I don't want to be single the rest of my life. I'd like to find a partner to share it with, especially as I get older. I appreciate that isn't magically going to happen (though I'm seeing someone with potential right now) so I know I need to force the hand of fate. Especially being a niche, within a niche, within a niche. (Gay, overweight, and willfully gender non-conforming.) At the same time, I've been single or in very low maintenance relationships for most of the last 5 years, and committing to anything with any degree of intensity scares me more than a little.

So I go on websites and I chat to guys. It goes as far as talking about dates, but quite often neither of us gets around to making it happen. It's partly because I've been let down so many times that I've become cynical. Favourite is for them to just 'go dark' communications-wise about 24 hours before the date is due to take place. If you actually get a chance to go on the first date, chances are it won't turn into a second. Even rarer that it'll become a third. And like hen's teeth that you'll actually get a relationship out of it. And at that point, I wonder whether it's worth the effort of getting tarted up and going out, rather than just sitting on the sofa for the evening tapping away on various websites. It is, playing the longer game, since I won't meet anyone otherwise. But in all probability, the date I'm about to set out on is going to turn out to be another dud.

There's wanting something, and there's being bothered enough about it to do what's needed to go and get it. And I think that's the hurdle that most Internet dating falls at.

People carry the baggage of past experience projecting it on the future, which tends to dampen the flame of initial interest, whether warranted or not.

My friends theory (and I buy into this) is that they are likely married women and are missing the romance. They want to be pursued and valued more than their current significant other is providing but do not want the insecurity of leaving them. So, they pursue a platonic-ish, romantic relationship online. Why the '-ish'? They may well get into cyber sex and that is another kettle of fish to discuss as far as whether or not it is crossing relationship lines.

Another dating site is closing: Date Hook up. I made many friends in that site....specially from their Atheist forum.

I posted about Agnostics there hoping some of the members will join us.

There is definitely some of that, I've seen it but don't have an answer. All I can say is make friends first. Slow & steady. We are gaining members, so that will help with more members nearby, because distance is the real killer, most times. But, even if the 'dating' doesn't work out, there are so many here to become friends & colleagues with!

I don't have a clue. I am not sold that this is a very good way to meet someone. At least this site is entertaining. ☺

Online dating is dreadful. You definitely need a sense of humour to deal with it. Good for dating practice but that’s all. Go out and meet people in real life. If you’re a bloke: approach women you like wherever you may be. If you’re a woman: smile and look approachable.

There is no requirement for someone to respond or continue communication even if they've been friendly for a while. There is no promise of a date no matter how much communication you share electronically. It's information gathering and everyone is allowed to come to their own choice and conclusion whenever they wish. Meeting a stranger in person is extremely vulnerable and potentially dangerous for women. If the chance seems high that you won't want to pursue further dates, having to explain that after meeting in person increases the level of vulnerability. It's far more precarious than it may seem. Being seen as a tease, flirt, or bitch from the relative safety of an app is the preferable option, in my opinion.

Personally I disconnect because the person has either tripped some warning signal with me or has nothing interesting to say.

I find that men are impatient. I am willing to go out with a man but not until we talk for a while. Women HAVE TO be careful. Men don't think about this because women are generally not a threat to them. But every man is a potential threat to a woman. So we need to talk with guys and see if we can get a feel for what the guy is like. Also there are things i want to know up front so I don't waste my time. Are u a Trump fan? Then no - just no. Are you just looking for a hook up? No again. Women need to know what we are getting into. So be patient and don't take it personally. If you push she will see that as a cause to worry.

I agree on all points.
This site made me stop and think, and I have since removed dating from my profile.
This will sound jaded but I get the feeling many women go on dating sites as an ego booster, see how many guys make contact but have no interest in responding. Many (guys also - including me) are probably too fussy. Many guys are in relationships and are really only there to chat up women but will never meet or is they do it is only for sex.
I have probably met with 30 women from dating sites in the past 20 years, maybe more. I have corresponded at least briefly with hundreds. SO it has really been a process of narrowing down. I did enter into a relationship with a lady I met online, lasted a few years, we lived together a while and in the end I fostered one of her kids long after we broke up. I have become friends with 7 ladies I met through dating sites who have since found new partners or gone back to their ex husbands, but we remain in contact. This may give you some insight into what is out there? I am interested to hear how others have found things.

Check out the book Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - it addresses this exact topic.
In my personal experience with dating sites, there are either so few members in my geographic area that the pickings are slim, the available options aren't great, or is just some weirdo that wants to send a dick pic. But, there is virtually no in person dating scene where I'm at, so online is better than nothing at all.

Define dating. It's changed in shape and form since I was in high school.

I think sometimes people are just looking for connection to others.

I am convinced all want to date....simply, some don't think is cool to say so.

Maybe they just aren't digging the person they choose to ignore and not respond too but they are responding to others.

I think they mostly like the IDEA of dating, of meeting a person. But they also just enjoy pretending and blaming it all on others in their own mind. Very complex. Land of opportunity for social researchers. All the subjects and digital data are right there for the taking.