*Buzz* *buzz* *buzz* We’ve all been there— the constant buzzing and annoying little sounds while you're in class, actually trying to do something productive. On the flip side, when you’re bored with absolutely nothing to do, it refuses to make a sound. What is this phenomenon that I am talking about? The GroupMe app.

If you happen to live under a rock and don’t know what GroupMe is, it is this nifty little app that you can download for group messages. It’s easier than group text messages because some people don’t have the same phones or just don’t like them and will constantly complain.

GroupMe has become one of the biggest blessings and curses known to man in our day and age. It’s fairly simple to use, allows everyone to be in the group text, and even lets you mute select conversations. However, when you are in upwards of eight to 10 active messages at one time, it can get to be a bit annoying. Sometimes, the conversation is flowing so fast that you can’t get your message typed and sent before the topic changes. Other times, literally no one will respond to your message. Let’s not forget the times that you say something sassy or super funny and your message gets blown up with likes or, when you think your message was really clever, but it gets shown no love.

I love GroupMe, I really do. However, I tend to hate it when I get messages at 3 in the morning while I have class at 8 a.m. and, someway, somehow, at least one message always turns super active when I am trying to take a nap. Hey, at least, it gets the point across. Sometimes, you don’t even have to send a message. If you go through and like the important messages, it’ll show that you’re active in the conversation and that you at least semi-know what’s going on.

On the other hand, GroupMe can cause a lot of drama. It gives anyone the power to remove someone else or add someone. You can also remove yourself. What I don’t recommend is removing yourself and, then, adding yourself back or getting someone to add you back later. Bad things tend to happen that way. You’ll want to scroll up and see who said what about you leaving the group. Oh, yeah, did I mention the messages don’t go away unless you delete the entire conversation? Scroll on, all of you curious members, scroll on.

GroupMe isn’t only used for social messages— it is actually often used for important matters. Clubs, committees, coaches, volunteers, businessmen/women and all of the like tend to use GroupMe as a way of communication. The convenience of it is a real selling point.

So, know that GroupMe will always be there for you. If you love it, message and like away! If you hate it, go ahead and hit that mute button. If you simply tolerate it, carry on with the same opinion as the vast majority of other users.