What Does DNIUC Mean? (+ More Online Status Tags)

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Have you seen the acronym DNIUC on a social media profile or post and wondered what it meant? If so, you’ve come to the right place. It stands for “do not interact unless close,” and people use it to limit the contact they receive on a platform. Read on to learn more about this acronym, including where it possibly came from and other related status tags.

DNIUC Explained

What does DNIUC stand for?

DNIUC is a status tag that stands for “do not interact unless close.” It expands the acronym DNI, which means “do not interact.” People use it on social media and online gaming profiles to let others know they don’t want to be contacted by anyone they aren’t already closely acquainted with. Some use it to mean “do not interact unless contacted.” In this case, the user is signaling they’re open to contact from people they contact first. While the two interpretations are slightly different, if the person contacts you first, it’s reasonable to assume that they are open to receiving a response from you. However, these are unofficial status tags, so it’s possible that not everyone knows what they mean. DNIUVC and DNIUEC are variations that mean “do not interact unless very close” and “do not interact unless extremely close,” respectively.

How is DNIUC used?

Use DNIUC on your profile to let people know you don’t want contact. The most common way to use this status tag is to place it on your profile page to limit the number of people who contact you on that platform. It means you just want to be left alone unless you already know the person or have contacted them first. Some users also add a group of people they don’t want to contact them. For example, they might put Minors DNIUC to say they don’t want underaged people to contact them unless they’re already close.

Add it to a post to limit the audience or amount of interaction. Some users add DNIUC to social media posts to let followers know they aren’t looking for interaction or suggestions from strangers. A few examples include: My allergies are driving me crazy. I’ve tried everything, but nothing works. DNIUC. DNIUC - My sweet kitty, Stripey, has been throwing up all night, and I don’t know what to do.

Related Profile Status Tags

Several other profile status tags are available to limit interaction. Profile status tags or name tags allow users to indicate exactly how much interaction they want in a game, on social media, or on a website (like Quotev). Use the following tags to let others know if you want to interact: DNI: Do not interact DNIIC: Do not interact if close DNIUCP: Do not interact unless comfort people DNIUF/DNIUM: Do not interact unless friended/mutuals DNIUGP: Do not interact unless given permission DNIUP: Do not interact unless partner DNIUFP: Do not interact unless favorite person DNIUID: Do not interact unless I do DNIUIW: Do not interact unless interacted with DNIUI: Do not interact unless important DNIAA: Do not interact at all IWC: Interact with caution IWEC: Interact with extreme caution INT: Open to interaction IG: Interact gently IEG: Interact extremely gently ATI: Ask to interact PI: Please interact

Where did DNIUC come from?

DNIUC is commonly used in the MMO Pony Town. While it’s unclear where the acronym was first used, it is commonly seen on profiles in Pony Town. Pony Town is a social massively multiplayer online game where players create ponies and build houses. Pony Town’s gameplay focuses on social interaction and creativity. Some believe the acronym originated on the quotev.com website, a platform that allows users to create quizzes, stories, surveys, and polls.