We got verified with little to no intention of meeting anyone. We use a different platform for that. We verified to gain an improved experience of using this site, and having spent years unverified to now being verified we can confirm it’s been better for us. For example IMO you get more respect from others who are the verified. It’s akin to going to see a show and most have made the effort to get themselves a wristband, but then you look over and see others who have just snook in round the back.