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Why do people call it DM? (lemmy.rollenspiel.monster)

submitted 1 year ago by 0x4E4F@lemmy.rollenspiel.monster to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I mean... I come from the forum scene and they were always called PMs, as in Private Message. What in the hell does DM stand for and when did things change from people calling them PMs to DMs.

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[–] ekky43@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

I think we'll need to distinguish between deep web and encrypted, deep web but unencrypted, and clearnet.

While deep but unencrypted is not apparent to the unobservant, it is in no way private, as everyone who deigns to look will see it.

Kinda like talking while walking on a busy street, most people will be busy or not pay attention, but nothing much is hindering others from listening in if they really want. Using that analogy, clearnet would be more like a forum or conference, or perhaps a party or meet'n'greet.

If you want to actually be private, you'll need to at least be encrypted (pure https won't do, unless it's between two peers only).