What to do about nothing?

Or am I discussing Shakespeare’s play with its complicated behind the scenes gossiping directed to changing opinions around serious decision making? Shakespeare really didn’t mean ‘nothing’; he meant noting which in his time could be translated as gossiping. What to do about gossip? How dangerous is it? When I was a child my Nana said that if someone listened at a closed door, then that someone would get what he or she deserved. I think she meant secrets should be kept secret, so don’t put yo...