Well I'll tell you something, I am not only the Autistic Malcontent, I am the Romantic Malcontent as well. Why, because about 13 or 14 girls throughout elementary/middle/high school have rejected me asking them out. I don't blame most of them looking back because I didn't know them that well and I was desperate, but still, I'm a nice and charming guy. I've been single 21 years straight (I am 21 by the way), and personally I think love is little more than a mocking reminder of how nice guys like you and me have been screwed over royally.
I think a lot of women at our age (20-25 years old) are superficial and vain, but guys are as well. The fact of the matter is that we all seek perfection where there is none. Guys want bigged breasted well figured girls and girls want charismatic, dashing Prince Charming types. The truth about love is that it is compromise, you have to give and take. I do the same things you do, I look at profiles on social networking places to see what friends I can make and to think of possibilites. I don't plan to date girls off social networking sites, but I try to widen my connections.
I don't think bars and nightclubs are ideal for finding companions, that's like drawing a number out of a hat. Your best bet is to find girls in hobbies/things you like to do. If no luck there, try to make friends with your friends' friends that are girls. If not that, try a dating service online. Good luck mate 