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Throughout all of history, dating has always been a difficult thing. However, with the advent of modern technology, dating has become even more confusing despite the fact that now all it takes to go on a first date with someone is a few swipes and clicks on your phone. But if you think that means that every date is going to involve romantic hand-holding, gazing into each other’s eyes, and drinking hot cocoa while watching snowflakes swirl outside your window, you’re wrong.

Dating apps have made the dating landscape very difficult to navigate and some people end up having bad experiences. Fortunately, the women of Twitter have banded together and compiled a list of some of the best dating app red flags—things that let you know that a certain person is probably best avoided.

Scroll down, upvote your fave tips, and share them with your friends. Let everyone know in the comments if you have any other pieces of advice about what counts as a red flag on dating apps!

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    Women started pouring their hearts out and sharing their personal red flags with the internet after Beth McColl posted her personal tips on whom to avoid based on their bios and behavior. A lot of women focused on explaining what certain phrases that people post on their bios actually mean from their experience.

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    Whether we love them or loathe them, dating apps have turned dating into a whole other beast. Some people use apps like Tinder for finding long-term relationships and you wouldn’t believe how many of my friends have gone on just one date and then settled down with that person, moving in together after just a few months. It’s the last thing you’d expect from Tinder.

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    Mimi M
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gawd, how true. Except for me it's Bored Panda :-)

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never date someone posing with an animal corpse. "I enjoy killing" isn't really the vibe I'm looking for in a potential partner

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    The Girl on Fire
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? This is a huge generalization. First of all, some people just hate talking about politics and political parties. Second of all, it is not every guy's chief aim with dating to "get laid".

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    While others have been using online dating so much that they’ve got what’s known as dating app fatigue. More and more people are relying on the internet to help meet potential dates, so there’s less of a feeling that you’re taking a risk and making a genuine connection when compared to asking someone out in real life.

    Dear Pandas, what do you think of dating apps? Do you have any advice for people who are new to online dating? Do you prefer asking someone out in real life or over the internet? Share your thoughts with all the other readers.

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    Dervon Browne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think any real women is literal, there are like 3 to 1 fake profiles for females in these sites. Plus the real women respond less. So you're actually not sure if the're real profiles

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The long list always describes a woman who only exists in his fantasies and never in any reality—-and of course his appearance shouldn’t matter. Get a sex doll, incel, and leave real women alone.

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    Olivia
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hhh my god my biggest dating app pet hate XD A child can't consent to their photos appearing on a dating app, if I grew up then learnt my uncle/aunt had a photo with me on a dating app I'd be pretty hacked off. Lots of weirdos out there, keep kids off your dating photos pls D: D: D: auto no from me

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    The Alchemist
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is sarcasm a flag? I see women with that in their bio quite often

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    Elizabeth Schuyler
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extremely long username. Really curious about the backstory!

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...or swipe right indefinitely until the maths do their magic.

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You have emotional baggage" buddy it sounds like YOU have emotional baggage with a list like this

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    SashaAlexandra
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men without education or jobs write "school of life"

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    Hiker Chick
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, one of my date's profile photos were at least 10 years old, judging by the difference in hair and weight when I met him IRL. When I declined a second date he accused me of not being genuine. Look in the mirror, buddy.

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    Cat
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Liam, I'm only following cute puppies and kittens on IG.

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    Mimi M
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I see 'sapiosexual', I lose interest. My brain is not here to entertain you.

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    80 Van
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're already at the point of lying about your age at 23, you've got a long exhausting life ahead of you.

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    JP
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one confuses me. Why would someone want to get into a relationship with this guy if he's already thinking about it ending in ex's? Ummmm, no.

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    Kaley Jacobs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ana J, she's talking about her OWN experiences on Tinder and sharing. Not assuming to talk about things you've been through.

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    Parmeisan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, there are lots of people out there who are looking for the same. This will successfully filter out people who want differently. It's not a red flag, it's accurate information which is working as intended.

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    Camil Gagnon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one does sound bitter, but dating apps do have a lot uninteresting small talk happening in them.

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    SashaAlexandra
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, its kind of rude about profile pics and i bet he just copied that from somewhere but he is right. Picture must be real. You don't want to spend an evening with a man who is obviously dissapointed that your look is very different from your pics.

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    Dippin Dot
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree. I am not mean, but very sarcastic. There is a huge difference. I mean, a lot of the comments I put on BP are sarcastic! (and I note them as such).

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get this though, isn't that how you get to know each other? Asking questions about stuff that interests you about the other person.

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    Conrad Strucker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's wrong with looking for the pam to my jim besides the fact that no one will ever live up to jim halpert

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    Cat
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm unemployed and I don't know what to do about it"

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    Avital Pilpel
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually pretty clever, but apparently it became a cliche?

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's good to say you're not politically involved right off the bat. That way those who are very involved can avoid a bad date.

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polyamori 🙄. Said by a guy whose wife had given birth 6 months ago. Gulped my beer and left.

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    Deborah Brett
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's good to be honest what you're looking for. Not everyone is interested in sex with a stranger. Not everyone is looking for a relationship either.

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's nothing wrong with this one. It just means you want to find someone with similar interests. It's a common phrase.

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