Yik Yak review
Yik Yak enables college students to share whatever's on their minds anonymously and to see what others in the area are plotting.
Pros
Voting: You can vote posts up or down, depending on the value they contribute to the community. Posts with lots of Up votes show up in the Hot section, so they're likely to be seen by more users. A post with enough Down votes will be deleted.
Browsing options: You can browse the most recent posts in your area, check out the Hot list, or look through the feed from a different college campus. And you can comment on the posts other people make as well.
Cons
Open to abuse: The anonymous nature of the service opens it up to abuse, as well, which is why it's so important for users to take an active role in voting down or reporting anything that may be considered bullying or otherwise harmful.
Bottom Line
Yik Yak is a fun, new way to see what your fellow college students are thinking about and to share your own thoughts and experiences. It offers plenty of ways to interact; and while it won't be interesting to everyone, it's certainly fun for those who fit into its target demographic.
