It would be fun for a few moments (for boys), but that's it.
Geeks are people who tend to stay OUT of the really stupid ego matches, which is what it would become.
Geek girls I've talked to, like every other girl, naturally understand that a good relationship hasn't more to do with intelligence than beauty - both are factors that can add a bit, but insignificant compared, so only guys would be lured in.
And remember that the only way to "win" an intelligence competition is to not participate.
Yes, there are criteria that has value in relationships (contrast with "people value in relationships") that could hold such a site alive. But it is really hard to judge them.
The really good tests would create a situation where any high value bloke that applies would have girls chasing him on his application stage, before he's even in. That would have good sides and bad; in the long run, it would obsolete the site. If you can find such a test, though, you can make a lot of money out of site like this.
There still is a lot to say about communities that pick their members. Email me if you want to continue the discussion, I have one good idea that I'd happily share.
A "dating site for geeks", though, should be done completely differently. No competition, no pressure. No meat market. Just a nice, calm place to meet people, talk about actual subjects ("star wars is hot", not "you're s0 hut1!"). Modeled after geek conventions and get-togethers (D&D, hacking weekend, ... Geeks use the same recipe for all). It would even succeed. I'm pretty sure something exists, though.
Haha, this thread has captivated me.
http://www.datesmartpeople.com
These guys spammed several schools when they launched. The forum is pretty empty. No I did not join.
You know, for geeks. You have to be smart enough to get in.
In fact, you can do it for a lot of criteria that people value in relationships.