I don't like that sort of thing. vs I don't like that sort of things

The correct phrase is 'I don't like that sort of thing.' The word 'thing' is singular in this context, so it should not be pluralized. 'Things' would be correct if the sentence were referring to multiple specific items.

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I don't like that sort of thing.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a dislike for a particular type of thing or object. 'Thing' is singular in this context.

Examples:

I don't like that sort of thing. It makes me uncomfortable.
She doesn't like that sort of thing, so she avoids those situations.
He always says he doesn't like that sort of thing, but then he participates anyway.
They don't like that sort of thing, so they never watch those movies.
We don't like that sort of thing, so we try to steer clear of those topics.

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Says he could do the water torture cell trick at 17, which I guess is good, if you like that sort of thing.
Handsome, if you like that sort of thing.
Some women like that sort of thing.
Bodily, more than OK, if you like that sort of thing.
If you like that sort of thing.
Vanilla Nourishment, if you... like that sort of thing.
No, you like that sort of thing, but I don't see the point.
I don't really care for that sort of thing.
I don't have parents to buy me that sort of thing.
You're very beautiful... but I don't do that sort of thing.
I don't want to get involved in that sort of thing.
I don't have time to watch that sort of thing.
For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like.
I see how you can develop a jones for that sort of thing.
I have a management company that handles that sort of thing.
And I know how you hate that sort of thing.
I didn't know you were into that sort of thing.
I mean, we have rules against that sort of thing.
I'm really interested in that sort of thing.
- I never shove my nose into that sort of thing.

Alternatives:

I don't like those sorts of things.
I don't like that type of thing.
I don't like those kinds of things.
I don't like that sort of stuff.
I don't like those sorts of stuff.

I don't like that sort of things

This phrase is incorrect. 'Things' should not be used in this context as 'thing' is singular.

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No, you like that sort of thing, but I don't see the point.
Says he could do the water torture cell trick at 17, which I guess is good, if you like that sort of thing.
Handsome, if you like that sort of thing.
Some women like that sort of thing.
I don't really care for that sort of thing.
I don't know if you muse types do that sort of thing, but I'd appreciate it.
Bodily, more than OK, if you like that sort of thing.
If you like that sort of thing.
Vanilla Nourishment, if you... like that sort of thing.
I don't have parents to buy me that sort of thing.
You're very beautiful... but I don't do that sort of thing.
I don't think people care much about that sort of thing any more.
I don't really approve of that sort of thing, all these young girls.
I don't do that sort of thing anymore, Gary.
I don't brook that sort of thing in my home.
I don't want to get involved in that sort of thing.
But I don't care much for that sort of thing anymore.
I don't have time to watch that sort of thing.
For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like.
But what makes her think I like that sort of thing?

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I don't like that sort of thing. vs I don't like that sort of things