Has Anyone Else Been Absolutely Disgusted By Online Dating Experiences, Particularly Match.com?

I met my partner on-line. I admit, I was completely skeptical going in to the on-line experience. I had one terrible date, one so-so date and then I met my partner and fell head over heels in love. We’re celebrating our one year anniversary this month. So far, so very good. We both had bad experiences before we met but if we hadn’t persevered…..
I’d say it’s up to you to refine your search, switch to e-harmony or find another method of meeting singles. There’s good and bad in everything…. Just be patient and truthful.

All Of My Online Dating Matches Have Had Problems. Anyone Else Have This Problem?

I recently started to try online dating services. The guys who pursue me seem ok at first, but as we talk, I find out that they have serious problems. I expected pervs (ran into a few), people on the rebound, men on the “down low”, or people who were actually married, but not people who had been to jail. One guy was on probation and was subsequently fired from his job for threatening his co-worker with a weapon. Another guy contacted me abducted his kids and took them to Nigeria and ended up going to jail for it. (I did a background check, he didn’t tell me. Needless to say I’ve not contact him back.)
There is nothing in my background or profile that even hints at the possibility that I would entertain someone with these backgrounds. I’ve been able to find all of these things out with initial conversations and internet checks – I generally keep probing until I find out the truth – then I end it. Has anyone else had this or similar problems?

Online Dating Q – Should I Get A Low End Professional Picture, Like Sears Or Use Something Else?

Should I go to a professional photographer or just get a friend to take my picture? I’m a transwoman – so I think there is an upside and downside to each approach. Professional pix – upside, it will look good / downside – the viewer will think that it is “doctored”. Picture done by a friend – upside – legitmate and not “doctored” / downside – not as good b/c of lighting, etc. Any experience/advice?