Agreed= okcupid is far superior to POF. So much so, that the same opener that gets limited response of POF gets lots of responses on okcupid. Of all online dating sites, match is still the best of the bunch. I am meeting 3 new women a week from these sites, although I mostly add on some women that I meet IRL.
I've said this many times, but use online only as a way to augment the women that you are meeting in real life. It should never be your main outlet by any means.
Take up salsa lessons even if you hate dancing. Learn to love it. Hit up salsa night at the club. You'll be meeting 9's and 10's in no time...