“Live from Yik Yak, it’s the Democratic Debate Yak Chat!”

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“Live from Yik Yak, it’s the Democratic Debate Yak Chat!”

Saturday night marked round 2 of the Democratic debates. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley took the stage to win the hearts and minds of the Democratic party. How did they fare? While perhaps not as dramatic as the GOP debates (almost worthy of an Emmy), the trio of candidates had some fiery exchanges that made for an interesting night. And even though the Saturday evening timing left some Yakkers shaking their heads (helloooo, college football!), they still found time to jump on the CBS Democratic Debate Yak Chat and share their reactions.

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Introducing: A New Way to Share

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Introducing: A New Way to Share

In our newest release, we’re making it easy to share yaks with your friends — directly in the app! You’ll even be able to add a personal note for your friend. And if the yak originated from their local feed (or a Peek collection), they’ll be able to tap right into the yak to vote or reply on the thread! This feature will be rolling out to users over the next several weeks – you’ll know it’s available in your area when you see the “Share” icon appear on the yaks on your feed.

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Week In Review: Peek Feed Recap from Nov. 6th

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Week In Review: Peek Feed Recap from Nov. 6th

The world does not revolve around the American political cycle, but sometimes it sure seems like the mainstream media does. In a transparent, public relations move to seem more relatable, Donald Trump hosted Saturday Night Live. His presence gave SNL its highest ratings since 2012, but did the comedy stem from his performance on the show, or the fact that he was brought on because he’s a presidential candidate?

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A Message To Our Community

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A Message To Our Community

Tyler and I created Yik Yak to let people connect with everyone around them, and it’s become a place where communities share news, crack jokes, ask questions, offer support, and build camaraderie. It’s also a place where communities can engage in open and honest conversation – and we love seeing discussion that is productive and thoughtful. With the power of open and honest conversation comes a great level of individual responsibility, however, because those words form the basis of a community. And at its core, Yik Yak is your community; it’s an extension of the real world directly around you.

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