I was rereading your first post and I honestly think there are a lot of guys who do the phone thing. They seem to have a fear of the "real thing". Some do come around in time but I don't think I could wait that long. But that's for each person to decide I guess. Lots of guys hate the phone so at least he can carry a conversation.
I got so tired of trying to meet someone at a charity fundraiser or in the produce dept - it just wasn't happening. That is why I registered with several online dating services. And I could write a book... but lucky for me I met Josh after about 3 months - so I had dated a but already (need someone to compare to) and yet not long enough that I became too jaded.