IMessage and groups

How do you create groups in iMessage? I understand the multi-chat thing, by choosing to send the message to multiple people it starts a private group chat. But, as iMessage seems to be the answer to BBM, in that application you can create large groups that people can be invited to. I would love if this feature was available in iMessage as well.

Yes, you add more then one fds in group, all fds will receive your message
But seems you can't add more people when the group started
and you can't leave the group once you added by others
So, it's a very good weapon to bomb your enemy once you know his phone or apple ID
He can only turn off his phone or open airplane mode to avoid your message

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