There are many speed dating events now in the UK, Canada, and the US. Christian Singles Myriad of these simply specify an age range for ladies and gentlemen; sometimes a slightly older dimensions is specified for men. On the other hand, innumerable organizers attempt niche events such as nights for graduates only, gays and lesbians, older men with younger women and vice versa, book lovers, ethnic events, and of course the original niche event, religious affiliation.

• U.S

• residents spent $469.5 million on data bank dating and personals in 2004, and over $500 million in 2005, the second largest segment of “paid content” on the web, according to a debate conducted by the Virtual Library Publishers Association (OPA) and comScore Networks.