docs: document private messaging in the README

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 ./target/release/soulseek-rs "the weeknd Blinding Lights"
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+### Private messages
+
+Send a private message to another user from the command line:
+
+```bash
+soulseek-rs message <username> "hello there"
+```
+
+In the interactive TUI:
+
+- press `m` to compose — type `<recipient> <message>` and `Enter` to send;
+- press `i` to open the inbox popup listing sent and received messages
+  (incoming messages arrive automatically while the TUI is open).
+
 ## Development

 To run the project in development mode with debug output and trace output: