indirectly direct status
A status of any sort directed at someone without mentioning names so that everyone else can see it. This often leads to rebuffed attempts of sympathy from anyone not involved.
John posts a status: thanks a lot, you've completely ruined everything.
Jane comments on his status: what's up?
John replies: never mind
Jenny comments in the status: this is an indirectly direct status!
Jane comments on his status: what's up?
John replies: never mind
Jenny comments in the status: this is an indirectly direct status!