Is online dating REALLY better than in reality?

It's like shopping online. Easier to find someone to interact with, but a 48 year old friend of mine from Okinawa said reality is more appropriate. What do you think?

For me personally I feel that online is better. I'm more open and I can be relaxed when I talk to someone I like. In person I get really anxious and don't know what to say, so it leads to people I meet to not know who o actually am. Also I feel that it's easier to initiate online over in person for those with social problems. I hate meeting people but once I know who they are I'm relaxed around them. So online is the best~ And I have met people irl that I started friendships online both male and female.

well it has its pluses and minuses while it does increase your reach and allows you to get to know someone with more ease, they are far away

I'm dating with one girl online, right now. It is little bit complicated though. It's been 6months but never met her in person. I can say online dating is nice opportunity to meet someone but definitely absolutely you need to meet in person at some point

absolutely not. its just easier. But honestly dating in reality ends up being more fulfilling / rewarding in the end imo.

It pretty much matters on how it works for you along with your mindest. Got that "Forever alone" attitude, yep. Ain't nothing gonna work. Improve yourself and don't expect too much, yep. Things may go well on either ends.

I can't vouch for online dating but I could for real life dating. It is dun since the person is with you but awkward sometimes.

I'd imagine but I'd want to meet my partner eventually. I've always been more introverted so I can handle the distance though.