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The internet is both a wonderful and disturbing thing. It allows us to communicate with friends on the other side of the world, yet also enables keyboard warriors to terrorize people left, right and center.

Unfortunately, you or someone you know might have gotten some pretty disturbing messages as well. The members of Reddit’s “Creepy PMs” community got plenty. Here we’ve gathered some of the worst examples they’ve shared, ranging from disgusting to spine-chilling.

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Oof

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Sergy Yeltsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bahahahaha! Brilliant reply, one I would only think of 4 days later.

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Online messaging is such a daily thing nowadays, it feels like the internet has been around since forever. But actually, it has only been a part of our lives for the last forty years. The first attempts at creating something like it go further back, but the history of the internet as we know it started in 1983

Today the internet connects over 5 billion people. Considering the mind-boggling number of users, it might be one of the most groundbreaking technological advancements to this day.

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    One of the best things about the internet is instantaneous and easy communication. It allows people to get in touch with each other all over the world hassle-free. Typewriters and wax seal stamps are definitely a thing of the past when it comes to regular conversations. (Though, we probably all know a friend or two who still do things the old-fashioned way just for the fun of it.)

    The good old postal service has been replaced by electronic mail, usually referred to simply as e-mail. The number of its users reached around 4 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow by roughly 0.6 billion by the year 2025.

    #4

    Guy I Was Talking To Wanted To Know What I Was Wearing

    Guy I Was Talking To Wanted To Know What I Was Wearing

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    #5

    I Was Trying To Get Some Ideas For A School Project

    I Was Trying To Get Some Ideas For A School Project

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    E-mail has surpassed regular mail by lightyears. To put matters into perspective, based on 2022 data, the postal service processed and delivered an average of roughly 167 million pieces of first-class mail each day. In the same year, the number of emails sent every day was just over 333 billion.

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    Free Advertising For Febreeze At Least?

    Free Advertising For Febreeze At Least?

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    Ripley
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it took me far longer than it should have to figure out what was going on here, but that response is an epic burn.

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    #7

    But Then Again, Subway Has Its Own Little Charm

    But Then Again, Subway Has Its Own Little Charm

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    In addition to that, social media has taken over a monstrous chunk of the communication pie. According to Statista, back in 2021 there were already nearly 4.3 billion users of different social platforms, and the number is anticipated to reach nearly 6 billion in 2027. In addition to that, social media users are considered to be 'super communicators', who use several means at once for staying in touch with others.

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    #10

    Ahh It’s The Good Ol’ “Age Is Just A Number” Quote

    Ahh It’s The Good Ol’ “Age Is Just A Number” Quote

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    They say with great power comes great responsibility, which is true for online communication as well. Being able to use it rather freely does not mean that the words bear less accountability than if said face to face. However, research shows that a growing number of people consider the internet a space that facilitates anonymous activities.

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    Anonymity is one of the reasons why the parallel online world is brimming with the so-called 'keyboard warriors'. They feel empowered by the advantages of hiding behind a screen and not connecting themselves to their statements, which are often offensive or immoral. If adding a name is mandatory, such “fighters” usually use nicknames or made-up usernames to cover their identities and avoid accountability.

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    Easy To Say I Was Blocked

    Easy To Say I Was Blocked

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    #16

    Quarantine Has Left Me With No F–king Chill

    Quarantine Has Left Me With No F–king Chill

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    Ches Yamada
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always say this, lol. Our main pleasure center is on top, not all the way inside - we don't care how big you are! Except maybe to cringe because it would hurt. Especially if you're dumb enough to think size matters, you'll probably think rough is awesome too. Ugh.

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    #17

    It’s A New Color... Perhaps You’ve Heard Of It

    It’s A New Color... Perhaps You’ve Heard Of It

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    When it comes to communication in the digital world, crossing the line of decency is pretty common. Whether it’s the 'keyboard warriors' or someone using their actual account, they often go on the internet to send hurtful and offensive messages. Such actions can lead to online harassment, which has affected over 40% of adults in the US.

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    Man I Just Love Autocorrect

    Man I Just Love Autocorrect

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    #20

    Why Didn't He Want To See My 12inch Long, Strong, Handy Tool?

    Why Didn't He Want To See My 12inch Long, Strong, Handy Tool?

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    Unfortunately, online harassment is a major problem when it comes to minors as well. Cyberbullying alone affects nearly half (46%) of teenagers ages 13 to 17, not to mention other forms of online abuse. To make matters worse, only 40% of kids bullied online tell their parents about it, and even fewer inform their teachers.