This article is from the Singles FAQ, by Trygve Lode tlode@nyx.net with numerous contributions by others.
No. Personal ads belong in the alt.personals groups; there are
even groups for people with specific tastes (e.g.
alt.personals.poly, alt.personals.bondage,
alt.personals.hamster.duct-tape). If you want to post a request
for pen-friends rather than a personal ad, there's also
soc.penpals which is dedicated for just that very thing. Do not
post personals in soc.singles, you will annoy the readership
and not get any positive responses.
Many, many web-based personals ads sites are available, both
free and pay services. Checking Yahoo shows several hundred
category matches if you search on "personals"; so, you may wish
to add some more search words or just start browsing.
 
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