Asking this question on the internet is an interesting experiment, but it's not going to give you an accurate depiction of real life. You can still ask people

Asking this question on the internet is an interesting experiment, but it's not going to give you an accurate depiction of real life. You can still ask people out at bars or even grocery stores, etc. The key is to strike up a conversation and not be so intent on asking someone out. If there's some chemistry, then maybe you ask them out. If you get rejected, take it in stride. If you go in with the singular goal of getting a date or hooking up, there's a good chance that you'll come across as desperate and end up disappointed, but if you go in thinking about having fun and making friends, that can open new doors.