Yik Yak is a new form of social media that involves an innovative way to peek around and see what other people in your area have to say. Unlike Twitter or Instagram, all posts are anonymous.

With just a smartphone and an Internet connection, individuals can view posts within a 10 mile-radius. New messages can be posted, and users have the option to upvote other messages, or even down-vote them. If a certain post receives 5 down-votes, Yik Yak automatically removes the post from the public’s view.

The application even gives you the opportunity to “peek” at the Yaks of your favorite college campus, although you can only view the posts.

This app enables users to post anything from humorous content to more inappropriate content. The choice is yours, but do not be surprised if you see posts on Yik Yak that are extremely inappropriate.

They may contain racial slurs, sexist comments and derogatory statements. Some other posts are harmless, such as “I failed my test tomorrow.”

Another “Yak” said, “My goal in life is to be as optimistic as the people who smile in their mugshots.”

In my opinion, Yik Yak is not for the weak-hearted. If extremely offensive language disturbs you, then steer clear of this program. Use Yik Yak if you are looking for a good laugh, but I do not advise that you take the posts seriously.

As a reminder, do not use Yik Yak at school, as this is a violation of the responsible use policy signed by all students at the beginning of the year.