A bad rap about DM-ing on Slack.

Basically. Don’t DM anyone – especially management. You have to ASK for the DM first.

WHY?

Because if you DM the GM because you can’t get into a job, but she’s in an interview… you’re going to be waiting around for a long time.
Follow protocol.
Ask for a DM. Someone will get back to you within ONE MINUTE. (Or they should. That’s policy.)