It's difficult to believe, but there ARE a couple of good things about daing services:
1. think of all the nasty divorces which could've resulted if dating services produced a higher rate of marriages!
2. dating services have really given a boost to the company that makes RealDolls. If you think I'm kidding, contact them and ask them.
3. with so many dishonest dating services dominating the industry, it's become a piece of cake for any honest operator who wants to start a dating service which is actually legit.

So, we shouldn't knock dating services. They've been helpful in the long run.