It is easy to become affected by people’s opinions since we want social validation, we want people to value us and like us and think us deserving of their companionship and praise…a lot of times conforming to the ideals of the tribe is far easier than choosing to be individualistic and stick it out on your own.

I thought the end of the world was coming?

The whole vent/writing thing happened again.

Be it workplace gossip, neighbourhood gossip, celebrity gossip or backyard gossip, many assume that gossips and rumours are bad and the juiciest gossips and rumours are about women. Likewise when one says, "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," it is reminding the person that gossiping and rumour mongering are bad. I do agree that malicious gossips and rumours are harmful, but if a piece of information conveyed has some truth of vital importance, then it has to be appreciated and valued.

Rumours can be deeply destructive things.

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Some people post articles saying he is dead, this is not true.

When you hear something from two people, the story is never the same… but who is lying?!

A poem I wrote about Gossip for my school’s poetry slam.

A reputation works on the same principle as you do no get a second chance to make a first impression.