If that is not is not entirely correct then it pretty close?

@ronnyb (6113)
Jamaica
January 8, 2010 11:35am CST
Now this is a saying that we have here on the lsland to refer to rumours .They are saying that for all rumours if it is not entirely true then it is close to the truth. Do you think this is always true?
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@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I find rumors & gossip to be much like the National Enquirer or the Star...there is SOME truth to the story, but the FACTS are usually skewed!!! You might find a grain of truth to the story, but the actual facts are waaay off base!!!
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
8 Jan 10
That is...UNLESS I'M SPREADING THE RUMOR...then it's TRUE!!!
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
Ok lol,thank you for your answer ,I will make sure to tell my fellow countrymen of your views and practise it as well.
@suzzy3 (8341)
11 Jan 10
Rumours are gossip and should not be taken serously.I tend to ask the person myself if I know them well enough if there is any truth in it.Otherwise I don't listen or tend to wait for the person to tell me themselves.Which they will if they need help or support.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
Face to face confrontation is the only way the truth can be garnered .Thank you for your insight
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Jan 10
pEOPLE SHOULDN'T SPREAD RUMORS UNLESS THEY KNOW FOR SURE WHAT THEY ARE TELLING is the truth, Rumors can really hurt an innocent person alot of times. People tell too many tales as it is. Everytimr they are told they get a litlle bigger. Better to keep rumors to yourself till u know what u are talking about.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
Thank you for our insight and you are right rumours have hut many people and often times it is grossly inaccurate .Have a great day Antique and rest assured I would never ever listen to any rumour about you
• India
25 Jan 10
Hello my friend ronnyb Ji, But I think, rumours come true one day. So tehy are very close to truthness. May God bless You and have a great time.
@audrey7 (232)
• Jamaica
9 Jan 10
Most times it has some truth to it because most people do not disclose so sometimes you are only hearing part of the story.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
Well sometimes a part of the story is true and then another time it is far removed from the truth
@wenjule (107)
• Jamaica
10 Jan 10
No I don't think all rumours are true. Honestly there are malicious persons out there whose sole purpose is to tarnish the reputation of others without considering the ramifications that may be involved or the ripple effect it will have on the lives of the people they hurt. Most persons who use that saying is hoping that the rumours are true. Mark you; if it is rumoured that a person is infected with HIV or AIDS virus I would not discriminate but I would not get involved with the person until I have proven for myself that the rumours aren't true.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 10
Great answer but it shows that you may have subscibed to the fact that it may be half true otherwise you may not have needed proof but it is a wise choice in that situation.Thank you for answering