First experience with Dating Sites

Plenty of Fish is a very interesting website to say the least.  I can not say that it wasn't amusing sitting on the website; there are many characters out there in the world and this was a good chance to see what there is out there to offer.  Well an interesting first experience with dating sites is an understatement.  In less than five minutes of having it I had 8 messages from 30-40 year olds who gave me their number and asked to meet up.  When I did not respond these people insistently messaged me and seemed very desperate.  Not to be rude but most people on this site seemed needy and in desperation to find love.  One man messaged me four times in a row to try and meet up at his uncles pub.  Only problem with that one is I'm a 19 year old infantile girl.  I think their is a stigma that online dating is for "strange" people because one person said "you are too pretty and normal to be on and online dating site."  I mean I was flattered but still this was something that kind of made me more weary about being on the site.  At this point, I will probably stay away from online dating sites after this assignment but it seems to be beneficial to people who do not feel comfortable in social situations or are not outgoing enough to try and meet people.  Later on in life, I would probably rather live alone with many cats or animals than try an online dating site again.  This may be a little harsh but it really is not for me; especially being a 19 year old girl.  Can't say I am really into 40 year old men but who knows maybe one day that will change but for now probably not.