Have you heard of the SayAtMe app? A friend recently called me about it, and I was shocked by what I learned.
Designed primarily for teens and adolescents to exchange feedback anonymously, SayAtMe has a noble intent. But anonymity often unleashes the worst in people. Instead of constructive comments, the app is rife with harsh negative feedback, profanity, and attacks on so-called friends.
The AD covered this issue a year ago, yet SayAtMe's popularity persists—especially in secondary schools, where it's become the go-to platform for venting frustrations, hurling insults, and tearing others down.
SayAtMe lets users solicit honest input from acquaintances, much like the similar app Sarahah.com. While feedback can be positive or negative, its current use has sparked widespread digital bullying.
I asked my own children about it. Neither uses SayAtMe, though my oldest is right in the target age group. Boys might skip these apps, opting instead for fun games like Fortnite 😉. But I've since learned from parents at his school that it's hugely popular there—and spiraling out of control.
I hope my kids steer clear and stay wise to its dangers. Like Wanda's blog on underage drinking, open conversations are key. Discuss consequences, encourage honesty, and teach them about online behavior together.
Do you know SayAtMe? What are your experiences?
