Gossip

Connections List
 * List of sins
 * Lying
 * Christian security protocols

Scope
 * Gossip

Definition
 * Gossip - Speaking about another person who's not there for bad reasons.
 * Slander - make false statement verbal with intent to damage
 * Libel - written slander
 * Defamation - slander or libel

Topics
 * Bad reasons
 * Slander, legal

Bad reasons
 * d1
 * To hurt them
 * To make yourself look better
 * To make friends
 * d2
 * You want revenge (pain)
 * They are a threat (fear)
 * You want to dominate (greed..?)
 * They angered you ... unlikely (anger)

Slander/legal
 * See definitions
 * Almost always the statements must be false
 * Public figures must prove malice and/or the person knows the statements are false
 * Private figures usually need to demonstrate negligence