well..the dating website is 80 to 90 % scammers - they all want to have fun - Im a journalist in researching a bit but Im open for any new relation as well - I just think that friendship is a first step and than something could develop - I just guess that people are not patient enough.
I do like your approach as you want to learn something in reaching your target - I can pass you more advices if you wish and who knows I would be even very interesting in meeting you.....
cheers marcus