maybe, but i have heard alot of horror stories from friends who have tried the dating online thing. You kinda have no idea who your talking to, or what kind of person they are.
Easier for guys than girls? I wouldn't be worried about meeting a girl, but a girl might be worried about meeting me! I might be a psycho :) (I'm not) It's good for people who are too busy (or too shy lol) to meet people in pubs and bars?