direct message

One-on-one chat

A direct message (DM) is a private message that one user sends to another on a social media platform.

Direct messages are not visible to the public but only to the recipient(s).

communication

DM

Private digital correspondence

  • PMAfter-midday time marker
  • chatInformal verbal exchange
  • inboxMessage receiving folder

reply · conversation · texting · notification · thread · contact · correspondence · dialogue · exchange · informal

platforms

Slack

Business communication software

WhatsApp · Snapchat · Telegram · Signal · LinkedIn · WeChat · iMessage · Viber

Categories
Opposites
privacy/visibility

direct messagepublic comment

Citizen input at hearings

status update · public announcement · open letter · broadcast · broadcast message

communication targeting

direct messagebroadcast

Transmitted media signal

newsletter · mailing list · public broadcast · spam

targeting/specificity

direct messageblast

Sudden forceful burst

spam · bulk email · mass mailing · form letter

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G