There's definitely no shortage on Internet dating sites on the web. My last search on Yahoo revealed 15,400,000 results when I did a keyword search on Internet dating sites. I know, maybe a few duplicate, but all things considered, there are obviously many choices for someone considering joining an Internet dating site. Not that I feel you should join only one dating site or a dozen sites, but the choices can be intimidating. Consider a golden rule about dating sites; if you join many free dating sites, you should receive many oppertunities when it comes to dating partners. I know, we are looking for a date, but remember, do we want one good date fast or do we want too many dates with the wrong people? Keep things controllable when joining a dating site or sites. Do not go out and join every free site you can find. Odds are you'll get many responses, so many in fact, they will overwhelm you. Pick one site or maybe even two. Research the sites. Are they reputable, or are they just "fast buck" sites out to get into your wallet? There are many free and reputable dating sites to be found on the web. Also, there are the sites that are run by webmasters who let anybody with cash join. Beware!. There are quite a few scammers who will see your personal profile or personal ad, and reply to you. They will strike up a relationship before you know it. They will be so nice, and share so many of the same interests as you. Than, the hard luck story comes along. The "I would like to come meet you, but I spent all of my money on rent, and it will have to wait until next month" thing. They assume you, who have become engaged in the fascination of things, will suggest sending them bus fair, air fair, cab fair etc. Beware of this very common scam! I suggest visiting Internet dating sites that watch for this sort of thing, or do not have an "absent" Webmaster. Not that I feel Yahoo dating is a bad site, just beware. The fact that it is free will ultimately draw in the scammers. I do suggest very well ran private and free dating sites. I run one called That Dating Site. It can be found at http://www.thatdatingsite.com It is a Tangowire site that has an astounding reputation on the web. The site is a no spam site that will never solicit its members, free or paid, and it will monitor who is on the site, and remove anyone who might be considered a scammer. Tangowire even discourages married or attached people from joining or listing personal ads on its site. My dating site, as well as all Tangowire sites offers free posting of dating profiles, with up to five photos for free. You can post your free profile, and wait for others to contact you. Also, if you so desire, for a small charge or membership, you may contact any of the thousands of members on the site. The site is always maintained, to prevent any fraud or scams. Regardless of what site you do choose to use to find a dating partner, be sure to look around and try the free section first before joining. If it's a paid only, with no searches allowed until you join, be very careful. Not that they are all bad, but who knows how many members they really have. While we are on the subject of the quantity of members at a dating site, be aware as to how many of them are real people. Some sites employ techniques to create phantom members, only to appear large and gain your confidence that they have a lot of members. Be smart, and you'll have much fun using Internet dating sites. Be safe!