I am 100% pro-online dating. I should re-phrase that. I'm pro-online meeting people that would lead to a lasting relationship. However, I don't think online dating is any more humbling than traditional dating - in fact, the oppposite might be true. If it wasn't for online dating, I wouldn't have met my present wife - no way, we didn't live in the same area (about 200 miles apart). I was going through a divorce (not my choice), after 17 years of marriage and 3 children, and I felt the need to talk to another adult (ie, a woman) in a strictly platonic relationship. After all, my ex was already spending alot of time with (ok - living with) who would be her future husband. Anyway, I guess I am fortunate that my new wife (Linda) was only the 3rd person I had talked to online. We just hit it off right away. She is a gem - really! She is definitely much more traditional than women these days. She takes such good care of me and my children - sees me off to work each day, lunch in hand, has dinner ready when I get home. Keeps a spotless house, doesn't waste money, asks me before spending, proclaims that I am the head of the household, etc, yada, yada, and so on. Linda is totally 180 out from my ex-wife - which I met the traditional way. Strangest thing is that we often are thinking the same things at the same time - it's almost unreal. Life (and yes, the sex) is now great!!
So in summary - online services are a good thing - your chances of finding someone perfect for you are increased exponentially. So stick with it, and you will likely be rewarded with someone who is perfect for you.