Validation 
What validates people to "talk shit" about others? I have always wondered this. I know I have done so myself, but I am more so pointing the finger at those that use it to make themselves feel better. 
I know this story could easily be linked to my story on arguing and there not being a need for it, but I want to touch on something else a little different here. 
Like I said, we all do it. Everyday, some more than others...others more than just talking. You know people do things that annoy us yes, people do things we don't agree with yes...and we usually end up talking to someone else that agrees with us on those points and talk our "shit" for a moment just to kind of get it out. Now obviously not being hypocritical is rather crucial at that point, in terms of being ok with talking bad about someone or their actions. 
What really annoys me, is when people who talk bad about others...think it's funny. First of all, if I'm doing it, I'm usually not laughing--because it is something that concerns me and bothers me. Those that think it is funny, think it is not a big deal because it is making them feel better about themselves because they (supposedly) are not that way {for what they were talking shit about}. Why? 
Why would you do that? Putting down others makes you feel better? Woohoo, great job...that's about as awesome as a 20 year old All-American football player playing against a Pee-Wee squad. You should be proud. Putting others down to better ones self only replaces that of which they are missing or are insecure about. Therefor, they are actually the weaker of anyone. Now in some cases, what they talk shit about could be something that isn't "morally" correct, or it could be something that is none of their business, or it could be something they think they have it better because it's how they're doing it. 
Those doing such deeds are obviously in need of attention of some sort...usually, compliments to feed their arrogance or their lack of abilities. Do I have a solution to those individuals acting in such a manner? NO. There is no solution. These are the people who cannot give anyone a compliment, the ones that are usually the most stubborn individuals you are likely to meet. They also may act rather "know it all" ish. Yeah, I just heard you...well, and what do you call yourself Mr. The Weekly. 
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