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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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    He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

    He's Been Begging For Weeks To Do A "Sexy Roleplay" With Me. I Finally Said Yes. I Think He Regrets Everything Now

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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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    Seems Like A Stable Guy

    Seems Like A Stable Guy

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    Sasy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another call to the cops, that is a threat of violence if not giving sex.

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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.

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    Saw This On Tumblr, Yes Sorry On Tumblr

    Saw This On Tumblr, Yes Sorry On Tumblr

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    Hello it Smee
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No women ever, has wanted a unsolicited crotch pic.

    Brendan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do men send d**k pics? They're not pretty. No one wants to see that!

    Stephanie Keith
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find penises to be very sexy. But that doesn't mean I want to see it at random. Only my man's and only when I want too. Lol.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe there should be a website naming and shaming these people that send unsolicited d**k pics.

    Katinka Min
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The combination of whininess, pretending to be shy and awkward and then going straight to sexual harrasment makes me want to take that guys neck between my hands and just squeeze till he stops twitching.

    Jamma
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously. I would have blocked him at the "hand itching" part. So gross.

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    Pazuzu
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what kind of idiot people sends pictures of their d***s---and yes i know they are out there--as a man,myself i can,t understand it. i mean, i,m pretty sure there isnt a woman in the world thats going to go "oh my god,what a d**k, i think i have to be with this person"---

    Casey McAlister
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with this asterisk s**t. You don't need to clear your throat, it's a text message, you doughnut.

    Jody Craig
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hopefully shows men what idiots they are when they do this. It really is repulsive.

    Marky Mark
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only time its Ok to send a d**k pic is if your dog is named 'D**k'

    V33333P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The creepy RP boys urgh. It's not cute m8, just like yer d**k

    BiTaco
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, go Shannon for not giving out her friends number! That is respect, understanding and trust right there.

    Blue of the yams
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow imagine sending someone a d**k pick only to find out you were trying to f*ck Borat

    Jace
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s just no sense here on the part of dickpicguy. It’s like they aren’t even participating in the same reality, just forging ahead with a fantasy, consequences be damned.

    Jonathan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is cringey and disturbing both at the same time.

    Eslamala
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor pathetic Brandon. I bet the dïck in the pic wasn't even his

    Wednesday
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even a friendzone is okay, ya know? Cause at least you know you're doing something right if a woman is willing to be a friend...

    Noelle (he/fae/xe)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He sounded like he was trying to do another sexy roleplay or something

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    My Charming Old Babysitter Feels Like I Owe Him

    My Charming Old Babysitter Feels Like I Owe Him

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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.

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    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.

    #13

    This Was The Best Anime Character Arc Of All Time

    This Was The Best Anime Character Arc Of All Time

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    I Was Super Bored And Decided To Try The "Meet New People" Feature Of Kik. Never Again

    I Was Super Bored And Decided To Try The "Meet New People" Feature Of Kik. Never Again

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    #15

    After I Declined His Request For Nudes He Complimented My Boyfriend

    After I Declined His Request For Nudes He Complimented My Boyfriend

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    #16

    I Waited So Long To Post This

    I Waited So Long To Post This

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    This Is How I Handle A Creepy Pm

    This Is How I Handle A Creepy Pm

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    Found On Instagram

    Found On Instagram

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    Vorknkx
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooooh, look at all the raw lust dripping from these slutty headphones :D

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    #24

    Got A Text From A Random Number Today

    Got A Text From A Random Number Today

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    Giulia
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    orrrr he could have just talked to her irl instead of being a creep. on second thought maybe it's better this way so she knows he is a creep and can block him right away

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    #25

    Smh, Who Wouldn't Date Shrek?

    Smh, Who Wouldn't Date Shrek?

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    Giulia
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beside the cringe in the first message what the f**k was he trying to prove with the "wearing jeans and a t-shirt"? i'm lost

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    My Friend Just Turned 21 He Wanted To Grab A Beer With His Brother And Sister. They Were Supposed To Meet His Sisters New Boyfriend. But He Ghosted Her. Well They Found Out Why He Ghosted Her The Other Night

    My Friend Just Turned 21 He Wanted To Grab A Beer With His Brother And Sister. They Were Supposed To Meet His Sisters New Boyfriend. But He Ghosted Her. Well They Found Out Why He Ghosted Her The Other Night

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    #justsend

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    Vorknkx
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh, this is nothing. I suffer from an even rarer disease - I need people to randomly give me money for no reason, or else my skin turns green and I die :(

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    There’s A Reason The App Only Lets You Message People With Mutual Interest

    There’s A Reason The App Only Lets You Message People With Mutual Interest

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    #31

    My New Standard Response To Unsolicited DPs

    My New Standard Response To Unsolicited DPs

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    #32

    41 Year Old Demands Me To Get On My Knees

    41 Year Old Demands Me To Get On My Knees

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    The Perfect Way To Handle Creepy Pm’s

    The Perfect Way To Handle Creepy Pm’s

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    I Hate My Old Classmates... What A Great Message To Begin The Morning

    I Hate My Old Classmates... What A Great Message To Begin The Morning

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    Monday
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What was this chap's plan here? "I have your nudes so send me more nudes or I'll show people the first nudes?". In what universe is that going to work?

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    #37

    My Girlfriend And Many Of Her Classmates Recieved This Desperate Email....

    My Girlfriend And Many Of Her Classmates Recieved This Desperate Email....

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