How effective are dating sites to find a partner?

[Anonymous]

Specifically, Match. com and POF. com.
I hear so many negative things about these sites yet people are on there. If it was that horrible I wouldn't think people would be on there.

[captain_voidwalker]

Completely useless unless you have 6pack and are 6' or taller and also drive a 100,000 dollar car

[Asker]

If they are completely useless, then why are so many people on them?
"In the first quarter of 2021, the Match Group's number of paid member count amounted to more than 11 million subscribers, up from the 10.9 million of the previous quarter."

[captain_voidwalker]

Its called desperation, it's how they make money