Internet dating or online dating opens up whole new possibilities just like internet by itself. There are few reasons which people fine Online Dating so much more rewarding and efficient.
Time efficiency - Before online dating started, postal mail and pen pal system was introduced for the same reason, knowing more people and finding a soul mate. But the method takes too long. Mails arrive in one or two days if both live in the same state while some interstates, it takes four to five days. Now, time span between emails is a mere 1 minutes or so. You almost get the response immediately. You still get to meet people if you work 12 hours a day. Distance and time may make hearts grow fonder but now you get to know the other person faster, the more efficient way.
More options - From online dating services, you get to choose and be chosen, you can select based on profiles and interests. You can shortlist faster and choose better online, because there are many more to choose from. If something goes amiss, you can choose to end the contact/communication as you please.
Privacy - The internet now does not only restrict to emails. There are also voice chats and video conferencing, all without the other person knowing personal details like home address or phone number. All this can be done in the comfort of your home or office or wherever you choose to be. There is no risk of mails being read by others and phone calls being eavesdropped.
Cheap - Well, almost free, if you already have a computer and internet access at home. This method gives so much more compared with traditional methods of postal mails, phone calls and blind dates. There are paid and free online dating services. The paid services only let you contact others if you pay but do not restrict you from posting your profiles up. You still can make use of the paid services if you write a good profile with a presentable face photo and let others contact you instead.
Fear of rejection - In online dating, you do not have to fear embarrassment of being rejected or your date running away through the back door once he/she saw you for the first time. It can really make a scene if that happens on a blind date and the thought of going for another blind date is scary and almost impossible to bear. Dating online let you get familiarize with your partner and finding out compatibility sooner to avoid any embarrassment.