I think a lot of the apparent neurotic preferences of online daters stems from our usual goal of using the internet for instant gratification. Linkbait headline

I think a lot of the apparent neurotic preferences of online daters stems from our usual goal of using the internet for instant gratification. Linkbait headlines, meme images, "mind-blowing" photos, and of course, porn. With online dating, the closest thing providing a similar rush is finding a person who's really hot in their photos. Writing off people for any foible or plain appearance is just a habit from ignoring anything remotely unstimulating on the internet.