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20 Whatsapp Group Etiquette Rules

#WhatsappEtiquette
1. Just add me. Don't ask if I want to be added. I know where the Exit Group button is.
2. Anonymity is out. Everyone must supply their full name. We're on the group to make contact and share views, make decisions, meetup IRL. If it's anonymous, random names, random numbers, talking is difficult to follow. What is the purpose of group? Networking? As soon as you're added, tell your full name and what you do that is relevant to the group.
3. Harassment. If girls on the group are harassed, what kind of group is it, what kind of men belong? She should Exit Group.
4. No spamming. If admins let spam through, Exit Group.
5. Private conversations in-group are out. If it's not for everyone, take it outside the group.
6. Be succinct and purposeful. Don't use extraneous words. Get to the point. Don't cause more than two dings.
7. Don't expect immediate responses. If I am meeting you, let's meet at your house so you're not staring into space being sexually harassed at the pub. We have lives and won't be texting while driving, sleeping, reading, having sex, communing with friends and lovers, watching movies, working, shopping, writing books and poetry and theses and reports, studying, bathing, taking pets to the vet or park, and any number of other activities.
8. No voice notes. Texting is about being able to quickly see if you need to respond. Voice notes mean I have to step into a quiet spot to listen to you umming and ahing. Call me, then you'll see if I want to listen to that by if I pick up. I don't do Voicemail either, send a text. I’ll answer if I can talk freely.
9. Stick to the topic. Name your group according to content. People who don't stick, should be contacted privately by admins. If you aren't sure if your content is suitable, contact an admin privately to check.
10. Contribute. You were added because someone was interested in your considered opinion.
11. Make more admins based on responsible contributions. Not everyone is a considerate admin. Admins could be spammers or add dozens of irresponsible people to the group.
12. Group size. If members contribute meaningfully and responsibly, groups can grow bigger. Admins can remove people, but that is violent. Private discussions with repeat spammers or unnecessarydingers, should result in removal.
13. Admins have responsibilities. Don't start a group unless you are prepared to admin it, remove people, confront people, guide conversations to the topic.
14. Don't fuss about prompt replies. If you are monitoring if a message has been read and not replied to, you are suffering from a compulsion. Sometimes people have to count to 10 because you sent them an inappropriate message, or they have to exit the loo because someone is hurrying them, or they are scubadiving and have to rise for air. Life happens FIRST, then texting.
15. One photo only if asked for. Because data plans are varied, if you want to send more than one photo, make a sister group with the word photo in the title so that people can open the photos when on wifi.
16. 10pm - 7am no texting. This is a guideline for groups. If you have a one-on-one texting, that's between you two to decide on times.
17. Call-outs are necessary. If someone calls your bad etiquette out by privately messaging you, don't be a baby, don't sulk. Be understanding that anarchy in the group detracts from its purpose.
18. Lurking is acceptable. You can watch the information unfold without having to say 'Gotit', 'Thank you', 'Seeya'. If there are 20 people in the group and everyone says 'Seeya' that's 20 dings. If answers are required, e.g. "How many are coming to my party, I'm arranging catering?" - to reply Click and Hold on the Whatsapp message and scroll to Message (sender), and reply to them individually.
19. Emoji diet. Emoji should only be used if you want to convey tone. Emoji for flowery excesses and artistic expression belong on Facebook.
20. Be nice. Ranting, gossiping, public call-outs, swearing excessively, and trolling are usually eliminated by having to produce your real name. If you can't be nice, be polite, if you can't be polite, Exit Group.


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CC Attribution: @fetsiboomsticks Tanya Pretorius
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