The do’s and don’ts of Yik Yak

Yik Yak’s all about the up-votes and that sensational feeling of getting the approval of your peers, so naturally it’s important you know how to use it.

DO

Mercilessly mock the poly

No online craze would be complete without a bit of ribbing towards our noisy neighbours. Most abuse is directed at the obscurity of their degrees, which include Transport Planning, Tourism Management and Airworthiness. Yes, you can actually do a short course in Airworthiness.

Speak your mind

This app allows you to get everything off your chest without sly comments and disapproving looks from your peers. Anonymously ask the world about your troubles and get real answers for your problems.

Vote off shit Yaks

When a Yak reaches -5 votes it’s voted off and there’s no better feeling than sending someone’s pathetic attempt into oblivion. It’s a feeling of power and of duty. We cannot have shit chat on Bristol’s Yak feed.

Have a ‘peek’ at American unis to learn what not to do

We all already know Americans don’t have the same sense of humour as us Brits but Yik Yak has proven they have decidedly poor chat. Most posts convey a love for squirrels or wish good luck to those doing exams. They don’t even come close to the prestigious Yik Yak feed.

Iowa State University’s dismal banter

DON’T

Take jokes off the internet

People will hate you for this. It’s the equivalent of fishing for likes on Facebook the Yik Yak police will be on you in a flash, chucking recycling emojis in your direction like there’s no tomorrow.

Take jokes off other feeds

People underestimate how much spare time others have which they obviously use to troll through other universities’ Yik Yak feeds. Don’t be surprised if your sly act of theft is met with “Just saw it on Strathclyde feed. Poor effort”. Originality is key.

Post about politics

Save your boring political views because this is the most pedantic, uncaring audience in the world. Go campaign for less privatisation in NHS somewhere else.

Use Yik Yak for personal vendettas

No one likes a bully so don’t feel the need to name and shame on this app. Yik Yak is a loving community and will delete personal attacks automatically.

Use Yik Yak at home

When you go home and yak…

When you go home you’ll feel a great void in your day. Yik Yak is simply terrible when you’re not at uni. At home the only people posting are 16 year olds complaining about GCSE revision.