Yik Yak: Anonymity Doesn't Mean Without Consequence
The anonymous messaging service has been used to make bomb threats and threaten mass shootings. But Yik Yak does not condone such activity and will cooperate with law enforcement if requested.
Privacy is a double edged sword on social media. While many value their anonymity, some see anonymity is a way for people to hide from the consequences of their actions. However, anonymity doesn’t always mean untrackable, and in the case of the Virginia Tech student who used Yik Yak to threaten “another 4.16 moment,” being able to track down users is a good thing.
According to Collegiate Times, Kiung Moon posted a threat to Yik Yak on April 28, noting that it was “just a warning (sic).”
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