Times have changed. They're not necessarily more sophisticated (at least not visibly, algorithms not withstanding), but the stigma of online dating isn't nearly

Times have changed. They're not necessarily more sophisticated (at least not visibly, algorithms not withstanding), but the stigma of online dating isn't nearly what it was. In 2000, as a man in search of a woman, your chances of actually finding a legitimate mate were way lower than they are now. Sure, there's still some catfishing/fake profiles out there, but they're relatively easy to flush out, and there are many real women out there. In other words, the user pool itself has changed.