slj
Surely it makes no difference whether the information provided is negative or positive, does it? A gossiper may provide fallacious comment in either sense and it "cannot be proved" right or wrong. This is the essence of what is wrong with gossip. Speaking well of someone does not mean it is deserved any more than speaking badly of them. It is surely more a reflection of whether the subject of the gossip is in a position of good or bad standing in the eyes of the gossiper.
[ 04 September 2001: Message edited by: tilii ]