From everything I've read, it's not quite that simple. You don't just pick someone out of a web site to go through thick and thin with, it's a process that takes time. I guess it can't hurt though.
True; I'm just hoping to help make that first introduction. I chose to mimic the craiglist home page by listing cities on the right. I'm hoping that people like me will see their city name their and get inspired to make a connection.