This. Cold approaching was a tried and true method (at least in the black community) that was very socially acceptable, and kats could kick game for hours about tricks and tactics that would now be considered weird IF the dude using them isn't attractive.
THEN, them níggas could seamlessly transition to dating apps back when they were in their infancy and weren't flooded with bots and hookers. Women now have options that are in another state.
AND they had the early versions of social media platforms like MySpace where your profile was enough to snag women.
AND they were using said social media before clout chasing, high-key escort ads, and self-advertisment were rampant.
That's not even getting into the financial positives of finding women back then. A dude working on the line at Hyundai could afford a decent house and a decent car with his bills paid, and still have money for fun DOLO pre-recession. That was enough to bag high-quality women.
And, no, I don't want to hear about the one nígga, who is an outlier, because he's a bum with a career woman. That shít isn't normal...