Multiple profile tactics

Before the internet came along, you could only be in one place at any one time. If you wanted to find a mate, for instance, you could go bar hopping to meet as many people as possible. It was tiring, expensive and frustrating - particularly if you had specific requirements in mind.

But now, with thousands of online matchmaking sites to choose from, you can be in many places at once. In theory at least, this approach (which involves posting profiles on many dating sites) considerably increases your chances of finding the right person. That's why so many people are using it.