private messages
Unseen digital correspondence
Private messages are communications sent directly between individuals rather than posted publicly.
The term emerged with online platforms where most content is visible to all—private messages offer a one-to-one channel away from the group: I'll send you the details in a private message.
Often abbreviated PM or DM (direct message).
The verb phrase private message means to send one: Private message me if you want to talk.
- SMSMobile text protocol
- inboxMessage receiving folder
- emailDigital written communication
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- typing indicatorShows someone writing
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- Myspaceprofile, friends list, bulletins, comments, blog
- privacyseclusion, confidentiality, solitude, anonymity, boundaries
- chat roomschat rooms, chatrooms, channels, IRC, lobby
- online forumsforums, forum, discussion board, boards, board
- BBSBBS, sysop, modem, dial-up, forum
- dangerous secretsforbidden knowledge, leaked secrets, state secrets, nuclear secrets, trade secrets
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Visible-to-all online entries
posts · public comments · comments · public announcements · broadcasts
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Periodic subscriber communications
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