There are some people who will gather facts about other by speaking about them to everyone else but they will never build their opinions of people upon true life experiences with that person. People know when they are being discussed and we should not be fact gatherers from the grape vines.
Men and women who dont learn how to actually communicate with people instead of to other people about them show a true lack of character and courage. When we desire to treat people right and we learn the value of communication with others we can start becoming people that others can trust and rely on instead of those hiding amongst the bushes with the latest news.
The funny thing about those who are the fact gatheres from the grape vines is you will never see them apologizing and making amends for bad behavior. Instead, it has become a way of life that they dont feel sorry for.