While the world of online dating has opened up new channels of communication that never used to be possible, it does have its downsides. For every story of someone meeting their life partner on Tinder or Bumble, there are 100 stories of unsolicited d**k pics, inappropriate language and just downright harassment.

Unfortunately, the majority of these messages come from men - who believe that they have a divine right to talk in a crude and disgusting manner to females in order to land themselves a date. However, while a large percentage of females simply ignore the messages, some do respond and it can be majestic.

Take a look at 13 of the best replies to creepy male text messages ever sent.

1. She answered the question to be fair

2. Lava or a creep? I know which I'd take

3. Well, you didn't specify

4. Very punny

5. Urm, I don't really get where this is going

6. The female BOSS

7. I wonder which part of "no" he doesn't understand - the "n" or the "o"?

8. Tinder or an English lesson? You decide

9. The perfect answer

10. She's got you sussed, Alex

11. You two would make a great couple

12. Wheeeeeey!

13. She has absolutely done you there

So there you have it, the best way to deal with creepy Tinder trolls is to clap back at them. Not only will it more than likely shut them up, but you may even achieve a certain level of internet notoriety.

The online dating world and communicating via messages can be a challenge for the best of us. Sometimes you'll send extremely embarro messages to the wrong number, other times you might use emojis that end up accidentally offending someone. But a lot of the time, weirdo chat up lines, unasked for pictures of private parts and outright perverse messages are not welcome, land in your message box anyway. Come on guys, it's not that hard. Can you just not be creepy and gross and send nice, interesting questions to start a decent conversation, that doesn't end up with you feeling utterly disgusted with the human population? I mean, there are actual tips from experts about how to successfully navigate the online dating world. Anyway, there are ways you can fend off and deflect such messages from creeps, and we've collected the best of the bunch for you to take inspiration from.

1. Two can play that game

2. Generic AND grammatically incorrect... that calls for something drastic

3. Not interested buddy

4. Enough of this small talk

5. Lol... this "cat"

6. Let's talk practicalities

7. A picture speaks a thousand words

8. Well played

9. Not really feeling it tbh

 

10. Be more specific about next time

11. Scare them with randomness

12. That'll freak him out...

13. Cera-ously?

These are just too good. Keep them saved in your repertoire just in case you're subject to messages of a similar nature in the future.

Gone are the days of sending love letters to your crush and presenting flowers/chocolates/sparkly bits of jewellery to them as a token of your affection. Now, it's all dating apps, swiping right, and judging the quality of banter in your conversations before deciding whether you'd actually like to meet in person. And while there are plenty of success stories about people who met on Tinder and the like, there are just as many tales exchanged between friends regarding the different creeps that message people with questionable opening questions, requests for "n00dz", and VERY in-your-face pictures of their own private parts, that were neither requested nor welcomed. Some women have decided to share their responses to such unsolicited messages online, and their comebacks are hilarious. Take a look at these 17 examples – we've got a lot to learn from these women!

1. "Oops!" (*bats eyelashes*)

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2. Two can play this game

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3. Now THAT'S a proper schooling

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4. Nessie, is that you?

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5. When all else fails, send Michael Cera

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6. Or a random lady

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7. Honesty is the best policy, right?

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8. You can't say she wasn't compliant

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9. Kinda mean but kinda funny

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10. He might even give you some fishing tips, too

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11. Seriously, I want to know more about the pet duck

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12. It'll be country-themed

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13. Well I find it sexy

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14. No words needed

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15. And remember to put the clothes hangers to the back of the wardrobe, also

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16. Looks like a well-maintained shower, tbh

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17. Wonder how she'd react to you speaking to ladies in this way?

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While we're all about #GirlPower over here, sometimes us ladies just want to know for sure whether a boy like-likes us or not. Living in this era of modern dating certainly has its perks, but more often than not it just means that there are more mixed signals to decipher.  I mean, platforms such as Tinder and Bumble are hardly conducive if you want any tangible confirmation that your potential love interest is as into you as you suspect, and sometimes it's even worse in the real world - I mean, does anyone want to talk about their feelings anymore? Now, while every individual has different turn-ons and turn-offs, the men of Reddit have come together to list the more frequent offenders. So if you continually find yourself striking out when it comes to love, you might want to take a gander and see if you're making one of the more common faux pas...

1. Lol? 

Tinder, like the majority of online dating applications, is a very hit-and-miss endeavor. While the odd person waxes lyrical about dating in the modern age, citing their new relationship as proof that it can work out beautifully, for most of us, we have to kiss numerous frogs in order for a veritable Prince Charming to materialize. Certainly, it's easy to become rather disillusioned scrolling through platforms such as Tinder and Bumble. I mean, I don't know about you, but reading half a dozen cringe-inducing bios is enough to put me off the search of love for months to come. But before it even gets to stage where you're meeting a potential love interest, they have to pass the initial hurdle: the first message. Yes, if you've ever spent any time on dating apps, you'll be familiar with some rather terrible messages. And they all tend to follow the same pattern.

1. The generic copy-and-paste message

Most women have received the incredibly impersonal, copy-pasted message before. These messages tend to be generic, and normally feature one or two quick facts about the person in question. Now, while men clearly think this is an ingenious approach, women can tell straight away when they're on the receiving end of this kind of message. And we normally just end up deleting it immediately.

2. The overly complimentary message

Sure, it's nice to be told that you're attractive, but on dating platforms such as Tinder, everyone thinks this is a sure-fire way to get a date, and that is not the case. Women care much more about genuineness, and as such, we prefer it when we get a message that's specifically tailored to our personality and interests, which we elaborated on in the bio.

3. The angry message

The angry message is an unfortunate inevitability of using dating apps. And nearly everyone has experienced it at some point or the other. It normally happens when women decide not to respond to a man's message, which is completely her prerogative. Some men, however, don't take it that way and choose to send an aggrieved message which normally contains an insult about the woman's body or age. While it's normal to feel disappointed after being blanked in this manner, it's never ok to lash out at someone for not choosing to reply to you.

4. The one-worder

Striking up a conversation simply by saying "hi" or "hey" is not the best approach if you want to learn something meaningful about the person in question. Oh, and you also end up looking lazy.

5. The sexually explicit message 

Unless she's specifically asked for it, sending a woman a sexual message on a dating app is a sure-fire way to ensure you get blocked. Not only does it make the recipient uncomfortable, but it also sets the tone for the entire exchange, which will most likely not take off. And whilst you may only be on Tinder for a quick hookup, it's important to acknowledge that others are using it more seriously. So next time you've got your swipe game on, try to avoid using slurs, explicit language or saying anything remotely sexual.

6. The oversharer 

At the end of the day, you have to remember that this is the first interaction you're having with someone, and as such you don't want to scare them away prematurely. Talking about your exes, or how your last few dates have gone is never a good idea. But do you want to know what's worse? Divulging details about some traumatic incident that happened in your childhood, or what exactly bugs you so much about your mother. Keep it light with some mindless chatter about travel, films and books.

7. The emoji message

This should be pretty self-explanatory. Sending someone this "kissing" emoji not only looks lazy, but it instantly brands you as childish. Safe to say, it's not a good look.

Well, there you have it. It's a good idea to avoid these seven things if you want to up your chances of getting a reply. Who knows, some extra thought may even land you the woman of your dreams.