Ok, Lock and load, you are all set. When  you are browsing these ads, profiles, essays, what ever your  proprietary system uses,  remember if you write to a lot of people, you are bound to get more responses back.  If you are a man, it is absolutely necessary, (except you Fabio and Brad Pitt) to make the first move. Try to write at least a couple of paragraphs explaining why you wanted to write the person, and it will give them more reason to write you back (or unplug their computer and change the locks). Drop by a friends house or a desktop publishing place and scan a couple of good RECENT pictures of you to keep handy, even if you donít choose to post them on your profile, you will want to be able to quid pro quo when the time comes. They make great bargaining chips, ( and coasters for your whiskey bottle when she blocks you from sending mail). Seriously though, if you have a picture or are willing to provide one, you will get 3 times the number of responses.