Yes, I've noticed a number of posts in the personal sub forum that are one time/only time posters and I have wondered how successful they are, and more particularly when the posts only consist of two or three lines. I mean--hello?--this isn't your local newspaper where you're paying for the advertisement by the line, you can tell us as much as you want and we won't charge you any extra.

I suppose these advertisement from non-chatter/ non-posters work if the person is articulate and able to express themselves well but I still tend to agree it's much nicer and easier to get to know the person in a less committed and confronting way.

And, I have another suggestion. I've noticed these personal ads will often read like a wish list of wants and needs, rather than an enticement to a prospective partner. I think that maybe a bit of turn off for some people.