“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Edit: I don't mean this to be rude. I am just trying

“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Edit: I don't mean this to be rude. I am just trying to point out that discussion of news items usually IME is nothing more than idle gossip. While possibly beneficial in social bonding, it can also have potential negative effects on the mind.