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DM is a texting acronym that means Don't Mind. The acronym means Doesn't Matter. Also is an abbreviation meaning Direct Message.
Texting is a faceless, emotionless means of communication. So no matter how middle school-ish they are, emoticons can be the best way to make your texts feel 3-D (and not crappy, retrofitted 3-D like they're using in movies to add to the ticket prices. Good 3-D). For women, use them carefully. Too many and you look immature.