Online dating seems like a Pokemon game

Hi! Why match if the person is not going to talk? Am I some kind of a Pokemon or something and she’s collecting them all? I try to respond when I can, but I wouldn’t let someone hanging there without responding. Ugh it’s annoying. I’m about to just expose myself to the world and if I stumble upon someone in real life, then I’ll make a choice. Online dating is a just in case for me