If you’ve been in college you’ve had to deal with GroupMe. GroupMe is an app where a group conversation can happen. I don’t mind GroupMe, because it does accomplish a goal: an app that creates a place for a group conversation if people can’t meet up. It really is a good app for productivity if everybody uses it right. I just feel that there needs to be a set of rules that everybody follows when it comes to GroupMe. There needs to be GroupMe etiquette. This isn’t necessarily for the GroupMe conversations that exist for just friends, but this if for group projects, coworkers, study groups, etc.

1. There’s a time and a place. If your GroupMe is professional, there are things that they don’t need to hear about your friends turn up or your kick starter fundraiser. I know it may mean a lot to you, but not everyone in there will probably want to hear about the futon that you want to sell If you think someone would, then send them a DM (direct message). Just don’t make it a big deal for everyone.
2. Don’t call people out. I love watching drama unfold. I really do, but after it’s all done I wonder, is it worth it? Especially for a work GroupMe. I know it’s very easy to just throw that @ sign at somebody and throw shade and attach a funny gif, but it’s not necessary. Keep it professional. Just DM the person and tell them why you’re upset. You don’t have to act childish and throw that person under the bus.
3. Respect people's sleep schedules. I know I used to be a big offender in this category. I had a very early class with another friend and we would talk to each other in GroupMe about the class. That’s not necessary. Not everyone is awake at 8:30 am. Also, not everybody is awake at 2:00 am. Call an Uber if you’re really in a jam.
4. Don’t make people want to mute it. I love muting a GroupMe that’s gone wild. But then I feel like I may miss out important information. Keep the notifications to a minimum Especially if you’re in a big GroupMe. Maybe consider having a second GroupMe for your work friends so you can talk about what's going on in the original GroupMe.
5. Don’t recklessly remove people. If someone is being a jerk, kicking them out seems like a good option. It just causes more unnecessary drama. Unless this person is crossing lines, just let them tire themselves out.
6. Don’t delete a GroupMe. This makes me sad. When people delete GroupMe’s because they created it and they’re done with it. Especially when the other people use it. I enjoy looking back at things. Don’t get bitter, just mute it.