Do you think internet dating is better than face to face meeting in your own area?

Since internet dating started, Idid think it was a good idea, but for some reason the internet seems to be a Cross country,or a state to state meeting ground. over 4 years on a few particular sites and in all that time never met anyone local. The people that write and call the most who have the deepest interest or who seem the most interesting are always in other states. While in NYC I have spoken to women in Sacramento, Seattle, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Ft Lauderdale, Phoenix, etc.. and have been up and down the east coast to other states (14 total) yet never met someone in the same city or county. I cannot just get up and go to California or Texas to meet and date these people. It would always be the strongest preference for someone near enough to be with often. I can't deal with these cross country matchups. Also in one hour on the net you can meet as many as 100 people so don't you think that makes it even more confusing when trying to decide who is the right person?

Do you think internet dating is better than face to face meeting in your own area?
Put in that you live in NY City. Not willing to travel.
Reply:I think you should try Myspace.com. It could narrow it to more local and people right in your area and it's more personal. Plus it's free and simple.