To score or not to score – it's a fine line. Some men score more online than while perusing the bars and clubs. Others find it just as challenging. Here are a few practical tips to increasing your success in the internet dating world:

DO: Use an interesting subject line. Whether it's your personals post or a response email, don't just copy her headliner. For example, if her post reads: 'Sassy Redhead Here' try a response like: 'Brazen Brunette.' Any replies besides: 'I Saw Your Post' or 'Sassy Redheads Are Hot' will get more clicks. Point: It removes the meat market aspect of online dating and makes sure you attract women who are interested in more than just tenderizing your meat.

DON'T: Write more than a screen's worth. The guy who waxes poetic or provides a full life history with endnotes gets rejected before I hit the second paragraph. It's a turn-off and a little creepy when a guy lays out his whole life story for you at first blush. Worse yet, is when they say, 'I guess I'm rambling on a bit. . .'

DO: Give people a chance. It's harder to judge a woman by how well she gives email and how busty she looks in a digital picture than at an in-person encounter. Keep an open mind when e-dating and you might be surprised.

DON'T: Copy and paste. I can tell when a guy has gingerly composed and spell-checked his response in a Word document before pasting into the email. Just as in the bar game, online dating is all a matter of numbers. Don't spend too much time on any given chick. Be yourself and finish quick – it's what guys do best.

DO: Trust your instincts. If there's something that feels fishy about the person you're talking to, then there's a good chance it is in fact a 50 year-old, girdle-wearing, cookie-baking MAN on the other end of the screen. Back away slowly from the keyboard. . .

DON'T: Send a picture with another woman in it. Hot or not, women don't want to see other women in the picture. Having other guys on the scene isn't a great idea either because she might find the other guy more attractive.

DO: Balance your approach. Using the internet 100% of the time for your hunting efforts is a bad idea. Your skin will turn pale and your eyes will get twitchy and when you finally meet the 'women of your dreams' she'll reject for being the couch bound, computer nerd that you are. Mixing up online dating with club hunting is more fun and helps your exercise your social muscles.

DON'T: Give up quickly. Just as there are a ton of bars out there to pick up women, there are a TON of internet dating sites. It's not easy for anyone. If you don't find the girl of your dreams within a few weeks, don't quit. You're too legit.