I can’t access the linked to studies. Even if true, this only justifies talking behind people’s backs as a sanction for uncooperative behaviour. And I suspect that there are much better ways to sanction uncooperative behaviour.
I never really understood this concept. It seems to me a helpful process to be able to discuss disagreements you are having with other people, and some interpret this as talking behind the original person’s back. Clearly spreading false rumors is harmful. But are there other aspects that are objectionable like telling more people than necessary about the disagreement?
I can’t access the linked to studies. Even if true, this only justifies talking behind people’s backs as a sanction for uncooperative behaviour. And I suspect that there are much better ways to sanction uncooperative behaviour.
I never really understood this concept. It seems to me a helpful process to be able to discuss disagreements you are having with other people, and some interpret this as talking behind the original person’s back. Clearly spreading false rumors is harmful. But are there other aspects that are objectionable like telling more people than necessary about the disagreement?