‘Creepy PMs’: 30 Screenshots Of The Weirdest Private Messages People Have Ever Received, Shared On This Online Group

A recent report from Pew Research Center has shown that roughly 4 in 10 of US adults have personally experienced online harassment. 75% of people, stated that the majority of abuse happens on social media, and 24% of the abused indicated that texting or messaging apps were where their most recent experience occurred.

Recently, Instagram has launched a new feature to filter abusive messages in DMs. Twitter has also revealed a new prompt that asks users to think twice before posting an abusive message. However, the problem of online harassment seems to have permeated all layers of our online presence, and these tools may reach just the tip of the problematic iceberg.

So in order to see what really happens in these dark pages of private messages where people are constantly made to feel really uncomfortable, the subreddit r/CreepyPMs has shed some light on things that end up in our inboxes.

“A place for people to share the strange and disturbing PMs they get from all over the internet,” says the group’s description and it’s honestly the part of the internet we all would be better off without.

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The internet has given us incredible freedom to communicate with people across the globe, share our thoughts, and get to know things all without leaving the house. But it came with the price of putting too much freedom in people's hands in a virtual space where identities, actions, and accountabilities for them are often blurred.

The rise of cyberbullying and online harassment via private messages, comments, online groups, and forums has reached its peak. From impersonation accounts to hateful slurs, death threats, unsolicited messages of a sexual nature, and so on, the problem is pervasive and ever-growing.

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And to fight it, it’s important to identify and be aware that you or someone close to you has become a target of online harassment. It’s when an abuser uses technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. It happens on devices like smartphones, computers, tablets, and gaming systems.

Sometimes cyberbullying can be easy to spot—for example, if your child shows you a text, comment, or post that is harsh, mean, or cruel. Other acts are less obvious, like posting someone's personal information, or using photos or videos that hurt or embarrass another person.

Saw This On Tumblr, Yes Sorry On Tumblr

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Harvard Business Review has reported that people of color and LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately targeted, and women are twice as likely as men to experience sexual harassment online.

PEN America, which stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide, has created a useful Online Harassment Field Manual that will give you more information on navigating online abuse. Most importantly, remember that you’re not powerless and that there are concrete steps to be taken.

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Sell Me Your Baby!

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Francis 3 years ago

What the actual F*CK

264points

Melanie Burlock 3 years ago

My brain screamed exactly this.

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Anne 3 years ago

This lady needs mental help. And the receiver should inform the police, just in case the lady goes more mental and kidnaps

102points

Giovanna 3 years ago

I WOULD REPORT

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StormWolf 3 years ago (edited)

Please be careful. Take this seriously. Watch out for this person and show this to the authorities. She is obviously unwell and therefore dangerous.

68points

Lydia Dean-Melchior 3 years ago

REPORT! REPORT! REPORT!

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Downunderdude 3 years ago

Oh boy. Even if it's a prank, I'd call the cops.

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Saint Thomas 3 years ago

I would call the police so fast...

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Zena Marsh 3 years ago

Don't post anymore photos! This lady needs medical help asap. Inform the police.

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leia's emotional cupcake 3 years ago

Uhh... nope.

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Warrior Mama 3 years ago

Excellent example to illustrate the importance of having private accounts on social media!!

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Dhukath 3 years ago

Some of these are funny, some of these are scary and some are, well, next level f*cked up!

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Billy The Kid 3 years ago

WOW! That is really fkd up!

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Krzysztof Ziętek 3 years ago

I'd report them right away. This one creeped me out. :/

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LesAnimaux 3 years ago

This one just gave me shivers all over. WHAT

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Nor 3 years ago

Stranger danger ALERT

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Samantha Hurrell 3 years ago

That’s when you consider calling the police

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Shaurya Joshi 3 years ago

The f**k

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Bob Belcher 3 years ago

She needs mental help and I'm not being funny. A mom died several years back in Houston when a women stole her baby. She died fighting for her child.

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Sinkvenice 3 years ago

I sincerely hope this person was reported to the police, she's clearly not right.

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Holes2Heaven 3 years ago

Oh hell no, this person is seriously screwed in the head. Take your kid off Instagram and get a whole house alarm system

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KT 3 years ago

that is terrifying!

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Penny Kemper 3 years ago

I agree report. Call police something. Crazy people.

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TmKhr 3 years ago

That's messed up

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MauKini 3 years ago

Hell no! What is wrong with people?!

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Drive Bee 3 years ago

I hope they reported this one to police, that needs to be on record.

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Laurie 3 years ago

Definitely report this to police!

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Laurie 3 years ago

That is truly creepy

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Efi Karafotia 3 years ago

Please stop posting pictures of children on fb.

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Rukkia 3 years ago

And this is the reason why I keep my kids off of my social presence.

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AlmightyOne 3 years ago

What in the actual f**k

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Silre 3 years ago

DUDE

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Nikki Sevven 3 years ago

Call the cops...now.

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QueenMiri 3 years ago

Report!!!!

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John Doe 3 years ago

wh a t

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Evgeniya Khon 3 years ago

This can't be real

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

OMFG. That is the most scary s**t imaginable for a new parent.

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Maria Ribaulo 3 years ago

911

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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago (edited)

Uh no report

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Ayia Grace 3 years ago

I’m sorry this is just f*cked up!

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Princess Toadstool 3 years ago

Just wtf

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LMS 3 years ago

Instant visit to the police station and maybe an FBI report too!

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Eva Sawyer 3 years ago

What the f**k kinda crazy s**t is this? I hope that she reported the person to some sort of authority. I have had multiple pregnancy losses, and not once did I ever offer to buy someones baby - off social media no less!

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Renata Davies 3 years ago

jesus christ

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Mickie Shea 3 years ago

so sick . . .

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Jace 3 years ago

Forward to FBI.

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DKS 001 3 years ago

"911 State your emergency"

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Vicky Zar 3 years ago

One more reson to not expose your children on the internet

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Vicky Zar 3 years ago

Yeah sure, why not? I just went through 10 months of pregnancy and 30 hours of labor, but who cares? Of course you can have her!

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

I'm calling the SEALs.

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TrashPandaSociety 3 years ago

Call 911 immediately. Lady needs to go to a psych ward.

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bakkysak09 3 years ago

oh god i hate it when people ask others to sell their baby

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Katherine Boag 3 years ago

😱😱😱

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Dog_Frog 1 year ago

What a b*tch

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Apollo Ghosh 2 years ago (edited)

THIS IS F****D UP !!!!

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Wednesday 3 years ago

Find out all her info, report the cyberstalking and block, block, block! Then maybe move and change your number, and make your settings so people cannot friend you or see personal content without your approval/friending.

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Jigs Gabest 3 years ago

wtf!

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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago

WTF?

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BrilliantBob 3 years ago

This is fake. It says "Text Message" at the top. First, I've never seen that, it has a number or a name. Second, if this was a rando on FB, how did she did the mom's phone number? She would have messaged her on Messenger. I call BS

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julia 3 years ago

and the name/number was covered in white, right under the profile picture of the default 👤

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Smh, Who Wouldn't Date Shrek?

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He Want No Bird

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Helen Haley 3 years ago

What the hell is wrong with the male of the species.

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natie marie 3 years ago

to be fair, I have seen unbelievable ladies trying to advance guy friends too. people be cray cray sometimes.

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Bob Belcher 3 years ago

Please don't sum up 3.5 billion people from the actions of 50. You don't hear about the rest of us because we're boring people that do nothing but work and actually enjoy our families. But that doesn't get as many likes and thumbs up.

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Demon Child 3 years ago

why are men

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Billy The Kid 3 years ago

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K Witmer 3 years ago

Someone on here I guarantee will say why do they have man hating stuff again instead of actually faulting the males that do this crap.

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Eslamala 3 years ago

"not all men" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Troux 3 years ago

Most of these came from reddit which has a specific policy in Rule #1 of not identifying people who do this. So we can't shame them, we can't treat it like a crime. We just let them get away with it over and over again.

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago (edited)

ok but i only say it because you asked me in a creepy DM!

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Eslamala 3 years ago (edited)

Whenever I deal with an insecure douche like these ones, I always resort to 1) the fragile masculinity or 2) the underlying homophobia most men have. Something referencing them having a small dïck or implying they're interested in other guys instead of the female they're harassing or insulting. Works like a charm.

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denzoren 3 years ago

Why do guys send unsolicited d**k pics....like dude wtf. That's so messed up, it's ridiculous.

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JessG 3 years ago

Probably because they can't get anyone to look at it otherwise

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Mimi777 3 years ago

Whenever I get a D pic I google a bigger one on google and I send it to them saying “mine’s bigger!” They leave me alone after that.

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

You are officially my hero. Can I tell my younger cousins to do that and give you the cred?

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Revy The Gunslinger 3 years ago

It's even scarier in real life. I had a college friend who I was interested in. We flirted a bit but I was a freshman and didn't want to get into anything serious, just books and conversation. We actually hung out on campus several times. And boom, he sent me an unsolicited d**k pic. I was so shocked that I cried. To make it worse, his face was in the pic with the creepiest grin. Avoided him after that entirely.

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Beans 3 years ago

That's horrible. I'm sorry you went through that. I too have gotten my share of unsolicited d**k pics... back when i was young and the internet was newish i got one in a chat room for just saying i was female. It's messed up.

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brukernavn340 3 years ago

When did PM become DM?

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Sasy 3 years ago

Since influencers and companies use them to communicate...private implies something naughty, direct implies just communication. I am making that up, but have wondered the same thing.

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N G 3 years ago

Some of these I wonder whether English is their first language, or if it's been written by an 8 year old. I mean, I know the spelling and grammar is not really the point, but it just illustrates how immature and pathetic these individuals are.

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago

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Evil Little Thing 3 years ago

I send people unsolicited fish pics. Like, of my goldfish and my betta fish. And my shrimp aquarium.

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Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago

this is like looking into the abyss. No humanity there.

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keepgoing 3 years ago

These make me fear for the future of my children. Seriously. I hope they never come across weirdos like this.

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Monday 3 years ago

If you would kindly direct your attention upward to the posts you'll see some fine examples of how the vocal minority of the male of the species can ruin the reputation of the decent majority.

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Pooptart 3 years ago

Uneducated neanderthals, the lot of them.

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3 years ago

Neanderthals were smart.

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cj be like 1 month ago

These are creepy as hell, but the OP's responses made it infinitely better

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Rita Shapiro 3 years ago

So I guess it works like this.... rando guy views female from afar, obtains digits in an underhanded way OR becomes unhealthily obsessed with her photo on social media, then up and sends her an unsolicited pic of his deformed, unsanitary penis. When this spooks/disgusts/repels/shocks or inadvertently amuses her, he flies into a rage and becomes menacing. If this keeps up, the birthrate will plummet to zero and all pregnancies will be from AI until they can synthesize semen and then they will dispense with males altogether or just keep a few in captivity to open pickle jars. Guys, you need to shame these jerks or you risk your gender's survival. Women shaming them doesn't seem to have much of an impact.

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

0/10 no Boris Johnson here at all.

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Something 3 years ago

They should actually have AI to detect and block the pics.

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

I have zero experience on these apps. Are guys REALLY such utter shitbrains?

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Janus Sanders 3 years ago

people are so strange

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago

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K Witmer 3 years ago

You wish a women would ask you anything. So sad when your masculinity is so threatened so you have to prove some kind of point in another attempt at a "gotcha" moment that falls flat and gives away exactly who you are

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Helen Haley 3 years ago

What the hell is wrong with the male of the species.

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natie marie 3 years ago

to be fair, I have seen unbelievable ladies trying to advance guy friends too. people be cray cray sometimes.

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Bob Belcher 3 years ago

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Demon Child 3 years ago

why are men

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Billy The Kid 3 years ago

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K Witmer 3 years ago

Someone on here I guarantee will say why do they have man hating stuff again instead of actually faulting the males that do this crap.

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Eslamala 3 years ago

"not all men" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Troux 3 years ago

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago (edited)

ok but i only say it because you asked me in a creepy DM!

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Eslamala 3 years ago (edited)

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denzoren 3 years ago

Why do guys send unsolicited d**k pics....like dude wtf. That's so messed up, it's ridiculous.

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JessG 3 years ago

Probably because they can't get anyone to look at it otherwise

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Mimi777 3 years ago

Whenever I get a D pic I google a bigger one on google and I send it to them saying “mine’s bigger!” They leave me alone after that.

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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

You are officially my hero. Can I tell my younger cousins to do that and give you the cred?

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Revy The Gunslinger 3 years ago

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Beans 3 years ago

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brukernavn340 3 years ago

When did PM become DM?

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Sasy 3 years ago

Since influencers and companies use them to communicate...private implies something naughty, direct implies just communication. I am making that up, but have wondered the same thing.

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N G 3 years ago

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago

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Evil Little Thing 3 years ago

I send people unsolicited fish pics. Like, of my goldfish and my betta fish. And my shrimp aquarium.

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Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago

this is like looking into the abyss. No humanity there.

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keepgoing 3 years ago

These make me fear for the future of my children. Seriously. I hope they never come across weirdos like this.

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Monday 3 years ago

If you would kindly direct your attention upward to the posts you'll see some fine examples of how the vocal minority of the male of the species can ruin the reputation of the decent majority.

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Pooptart 3 years ago

Uneducated neanderthals, the lot of them.

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Neanderthals were smart.

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cj be like 1 month ago

These are creepy as hell, but the OP's responses made it infinitely better

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Rita Shapiro 3 years ago

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

0/10 no Boris Johnson here at all.

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Something 3 years ago

They should actually have AI to detect and block the pics.

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

I have zero experience on these apps. Are guys REALLY such utter shitbrains?

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Janus Sanders 3 years ago

people are so strange

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elStiJneriNO 3 years ago

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K Witmer 3 years ago

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