There are a lot of nuances to talking to woman online. However there is one Cardinal Rule to consider before all others. The Prime Directive, so to speak, and it's simply this.
Never EVER post about how difficult it is to meet women, or complain about how women won't talk to you. That is the quickest, most sure fire way to shitcan any possibility of feminine interaction. I joke around on the forum frequently, but right now I'm totally serious. No matter how frustrated you are, suck it up and keep quiet about it.
Perception is everything. IRL, a woman has a lot by which to perceive you. Your clothes. Your shoes. (Women care about shoes - a lot. I don't know why, but trust me - they do.) They check out what kind of shape you're in as an indication of how well you take care of yourself. And very important, your hygiene and grooming.
And that's just the visual perception. If you're talking to them, they listen to how well you speak, the tone of your voice. They are taking in all this data, most of it unconsciously.
But online, all avenues of perception are suddenly narrowed down into this tiny little tunnel by which they get an idea of who you are. Your text. The things you say, and whatever avatar/signature accompanies your conversation. That's all they have, and it isn't much. So they tend to greatly rely on whatever they see from you. If they see you engaging socially in conversation, they see somebody who's socially competent, humorous, and somebody that people generally like.
But if you're dark, moody, sullen, and complaining about women? Well seriously, how attractive can that be to them?
The best thing to do is to act naturally, with a healthy balance of confidence and humility. And most of all, harbor no expectations.
