Is there a setting/permission for the default moderator role to allow direct messaging to a user in the moderation queue?

Users in the default Moderators role cannot direct message users whose content is in the moderation queue.  Is there a setting that will allow the role to direct message those users in this case as the moderator may need to let them know why their content was flagged and the only way they can do that now is by 'friending' them.