It is nice to reply, to at least acknowledge that you received the message, even if your answer is no. Yeah, you have to be careful,there are some crazy folks out there, but in my travels I have found that most divers,(male or female) are a decent bunch, bound together (and drawn together) by the adventure and love of diving. As it can be hard to find a good dive buddy, this site has the potential to work out great. Just be careful, try to be honest,and don`t expect the absolute incredible.(Unless you`re me! LOL!)