As the world becomes more efficient and good communication skills become more important to be successful with anything you do or any relationship you hold, social media has been a huge influence on keeping the world connected. There have been many apps developed to enhance people's communication skills such as GroupMe, but unfortunately many people do not have group messaging "etiquette". There are many things that happen within group messaging apps that should not happen and need to be addressed if you ever have to deal with a professional group message.
1. Don't get off topic
The GroupMe is there for a reason, and whatever that reason is you should respect it. Many people do not want to receive additional messages that do not pertain to its purpose.
2. Don't blow up the group with excess
We all have those moments we send a double text, but in group messaging it can get really old, really fast. Especially when it does not pertain to the groups purpose. Sending things that could be sent in a direct message should not be sent to the GroupMe.
3. Don't send personal messages
If you are having a conversation with one person on the GroupMe, it's time to move that to a direct message. Conversation is great, but if you are filling the group message with you and your friend's spam, it's time to take it somewhere else.
4. Don't use @ to target someone
One of the biggest problems I have seen in group messages is someone being targeting. This is kind of like being publically humiliated. Everyone in the group message sees what is being said, but does not know the whole story from your side and the other person's side. It is better to take that to a direct message.
5. Don't use the "like" button defensively
When someone does target someone or argues with them. Let it simmer out, or take over the situation. Don't "like" the person's comments that you like better or want to "win" the argument.
6. Don't be disrespectful
This should be something you should go by with most everything. If you disagree about something that's okay, but there is no need to be rude. Especially in a group message.
7. Don't be non-existent
The group message includes you for a reason. Most of them are to generate ideas or pass along information. Be vocal when it matters!
8. Don't @ everyone to get their attention
Everyone is going to see the message, so there is no need to make it seem EXTRA important by tagging everyone in your message. Unless they mute it (which they shouldn't) their is no need to tag people to get their attention.
9. Don't change the group avatar or name
Every time you change the name or the picture for the GroupMe, everyone gets a notification. It's annoying. Just don't do it.
10. Don't make odd nicknames
Read number #9.
11. Don't publicize yourself
The most annoying thing you can do in the group messages is tell everyone what your twitter name is, and your instagram, and your snapchat. If you want to share that information, do it in a direct message just like personal infromation.
