Which is worse: people who makes gossips or people who listen to gossips?

Philippines
June 19, 2011 1:50pm CST
I heard that line being said by Mona from the TV show Pretty Little Liars. It made me think because I have always be a fond of gossip most especially when it comes about celebrities and from our local politicians. I think I would have to go to people who makes gossip. Particularly on the matter where one is making something which is not true, is a coward way of trying to make their selves a better being of someone which is they are jealous at or they feel threatened to that they will be outshine by that person. I remember one time during college when I happen to chance upon a classmates who's been a victim of a wrong information being spread around - I really pity her because even those whom she considered her friends left her. The next thing I knew, she transferred school because she can't stand the idea of everyone, mostly everyone, made her hear something that is not true and who tries to humiliate her. PS Happy Father's Day to all Dads who are here in mylot. God bless you all.
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@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
20 Jun 11
I have listened to a lot of gossip and don't think I am to blame. Why because I do not repeat the gossip. Those are just as guilty as the person who makes up the story. Listening is one thing and often you can help but listen, but if you repeat it then the harm is being done.
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• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I agree with you, guys. Those who repeat and encourage gossips are far more worse than those who are the ones making.
• United States
20 Jun 11
The ones that repeat the gossip are as bad as the ones that started the gossip. Personally, in my life, I try NOT to listen to gossip. If I think a conversation is going to go to gossip about someone then I will halt the conversation and ask that they keep it to themselves. I don't want to hear it. It weighs me down to hear stuff and then have that knowledge burning in my soul.. I'd rather not know.
• United States
20 Jun 11
Hello TU, I feel both the gossiper and the one listening to the gossip are equally reprehensible. The one listening to the gossip has the responsibility to halt the gossiper from opening their mouth any further in front of him/her. If you refuse to listen to gossip, the one gossiping will shut their mouth and move on to the next one .... the tongue can kill a person... maybe not physically, but spiritually and emotionally it can. The tongue is sharper than any knife could be. Gossipers like to spread the news all over and then appear all innocent, like they don't know a thing. They also like to get you on their side, because misery loves company. Personally, I feel that gossipers have a miserable life.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Words are far more sharper and deadlier than a knife. And yes, I also feel that gossipers are just looking for attention. They are miserable in a way and since they make up stories most of the time, I feel very sad for them.
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• United States
20 Jun 11
Yep, in a way, I do pity them. They have no life, so they want to make someone else's life miserable. They aren't happy unless they are gossipping and tearing someone else apart. They love having company too.. all those who will listen and then carry on the gossip are the same as killers, to me. They kill the spirit of a person with their tongue.
@GemmaR (8517)
20 Jun 11
I think those who make up rumours in the first place are worse, because those who simply listen to the rumours might just not really know what to believe so you can't blame them if they're just being a little bit naive. However, there is no excuse at all to make things up about a person that sometimes (often) don't even have the slightest bit of truth in them at all. People who do that are just cruel, quite frankly, and do not deserve friends if that is how they are planning on treating them. I like to treat people as I would like to be treated myself, and others really should do the same.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Don't judge a person by the rumors you hear. Well said Gemma. Because I don't like to be judged that way too if ever I get to be a victim of a nasty gossip.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
people who gossips are dangerous people. a gossip is always bad and not true. and for one to create a twisted story out of nothing or against somebody is purely evil. i listen to gossips, i have to admit. but to convey it to another differently is another thing.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Hi, bingskee. There are times where I feel like it's okay to listen to gossip because I know I would never be one of those who will passed it on. It will always be up to the listeners if they will spread the gossip even though they know it's destructive.
• Canada
20 Jun 11
Hi! i guess that depends on the topic being talked about. In my current workplace, there are more people fond of gossip. the group has been divided into two and i belong to the simple ones. i only listen to what they talk about but i never engage into the conversation, stuffs they talk about are just "nice to know", but the topic has always been how the other group act so bossy and how they lie about their fake belongings, claiming its an original balenciaga bag yet it isnt. its pathetic. everytime they talk about the others all i could is just: "ah ok" if not "really huh" and i always dont remember what they told me coz i dont dig it.. i only stay with the simple ones because i would be left alone in the office if i wont go with them, besides theyre my closest friends in the office. its too scary to stay in a creepy office especially am i bit coward :p but really, if i were to choose, id rather listen to gossips than create one, i dont do it and i dont think im good at it because im a horrible liar..
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I like the idea of how cautious you are of your actions, piggychan. Most people would even encourage the gossip to go on that's why a person can be humiliated from it because it's being passed on. I listen to gossips too but like you in a way, I don't let it affect me. I want to be the judge of the person's character instead of the gossip.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
20 Jun 11
I think it's hard to not listen to gossip when it contains information, but passing this on is for cowards. We should never support a gossiper cause these people are disgusting, they break people's reputation from the back with no courage to say those things in the face, plus what makes them think this gossip is true? It hardly is. Passing on a gossip is bad, is for loosers.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I couldn't agree more.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Musta na? To answer your question, I select those who make gossips. They started the the fire. I don't see anything wrong listening to gossips, I hear this almost anywhere but if you believe on what you listen then that is a different story
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Not only you will be a slave of gossip but you can be a victim because it will be traced up when the time comes where one points fingers on the culprit on "who said it".
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jun 11
hi totally undecided I think they are both just horrid, as listening to gossip and sp reading is as bad as the person who is starting the spread of stupid lying gossip.Both groups are evil wrong doing people who should know better. they really can and do injure people from their lying stupid gossip; some naive people will believe this crap and pass it on til it gets to the person they are lying about.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Hi, Hatley. thanks for gracing my discussion. It's been a while. I hope everything is doing well with you. True. Having to make gossip and listen to one is a dangerous game to play.
• Southend-On-Sea, England
20 Jun 11
I suppose ultimately, those who listen? Without the listeners, the gossipers wouldn't have an audience and encouragement.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
19 Jun 11
Hello, and two things are not pleasant at all. and that this gossip and put them believe that they are not good people. I believe that when a whiff of someone's address so they do not know this man and do not trust him. Also, why should I let people gossip about everyone has privacy and can do what he wants. Gossip about me do not matter because the better people in the mouth otkolokot legs but I get annoyed when there are such things. Have a nice day!
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I agree. I, myself don't want to be judged also based on gossip. It can be annoying and destructive, too.
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
20 Jun 11
Hi totallyundecided i think the people who make gossips are worse than who listen to the gossips. People who make gossips forget their limits & make to an extent which they should not.They should understand by giving wrong information they are making someone's life hell as in case of your classmate. But people who listen to their gossips are equally worse as they support them to make gossips by listening their gossips. They have no rights to interpret anything for anyone which may harm anyone.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
It's a sad reality about gossips though I know few will not mind but those who support will either add something or not deliver it to the truth.
@wilneth (23)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Both are worse for me because when you make gossips and when you listen to gossip you can still destroyed life because when you listen you can keep it in your self so it will spread out.So its better live your own life without minding the other human life...its very happy to live a peaceful life.
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
It's funny sometimes when the people you meet desires to have material items yet at the end of the day, they all pray to have a peace of mind and wish to live a peaceful life.
@jonnieke (38)
• Kenya
21 Jun 11
To me both are worse..I believe that even when you are gossiping or listening both of you are gossipers. Am sure you can't be sited down there listening to a gossip without you adding any gossip to the one you are listening to. No one is better than the other, they are all but the same thing.
@febrigas (362)
• Indonesia
20 Jun 11
Well i think both of them is worse.. make a bad gossip? who wants? Especially if the rumors were already lead to defamation, which is clearly detrimental, and will eventually damage the good name of a person. Chatting basically legitimate if not excessive and does not harm others. Communication can be positive when used for changing and aharing positive information. Chat also can relieve stress and boredom. it depends on our choice, whether talking for a good thing or gossiping..
@ludyvel04 (311)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
Hi! For me both are worst thing to do, creating or even listening should be avoided. Even if you just talked about someone's fault and failings or shameful details without her/his knowledge thought you mean no harm, it is still a gossip. So beware of those who make stories (gossips)coz according to the Bible "A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man (woman)who talks to much" It is a serious offense before God which is included on the list of sins base on Romans 1:29-32.
• United Arab Emirates
20 Jun 11
In my view, people who spread the gossip are more dangerous and worse.. Well, Happy Father's day too.
@HDHORDA4 (679)
• India
20 Jun 11
i think creating a gossip or listening to it is not bad but it should be in a limit and should not target any specific person and according to me a little chit chhat is not bad as it eases your pressure and makes you a little light and it feels good but it should be done correctly.it should be done in a good manner and also we should learn from it.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
the wost one is the people who makes gossip.