Single It's funny, isn't it? If someone made genuine compliments based on things I'd said, then I took it seriously. If any of it seemed too much, I automatically assumed they were a player. I wasn't flattered by any of them.
I think there are times when crippling low self esteem have actually protected me 
I generally didn't reply to any man who contacted me first and if there was anything in their profile that was offputting, I didn't reply to them. I didn't give anyone the benefit of the doubt at that stage.
Well no, that's not true, I went on a date with someone who described his education as "University/school of life". I've always used that as code for "twat". And I was right!
In fact, when I first met my boyfriend, he said at the end of the first date that there was 'something' about me and he thought that this could be something really special. When I posted on the Dating Thread at the time about it, I was advised he was lovebombing and insincere. But actually, I think he was just telling the truth! So you do have to be careful.
Redundant I'm different to a lot of people regarding giving my phone number out. I don't talk on the phone for a number of reasons. Mainly that I find it difficult to work out when it's my turn to talk, etc. So I only ever gave my number out when a date had been arranged, and only then so that we could text each other to confirm arrival times or to let the other know if we (usually me) were running a bit late.
If we got on well, there's be texting after that.. but that's it.
I know the advise on here is often to speak to them before meeting, but I can't think of anything worse!
My boyfriend and I don't talk on the phone now. I don't like or feel the need for lengthy conversations. I like text/email exchanges, but talking on the phone? No.