>1) he was asked a question and answered it.
>
>2) he went out of his way to not name the dude.
>
>3) he went out of his way to not say what the guy said, which
>i'm certain would REALLY outrage people. as it stands it's
>just another news story.
>
>4) he went out of his way to mention how much support he's
>gotten.



http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dry%20snitching

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dry snitching
To indirectly tell secrets or offenses to a person of authority or any person meant to be kept away from a secret or offense, sometimes inadvertently.
If the telling of secrets or offenses is purposeful, minute details are usually left out as not to appear to be directly telling.

It is indirectly snitching.