Yeah! I think that's one of big flaw about deaf community. Because deaf community is small, the gossip is really bad and it can reach many people really fast. That's why I tend to avoid talking about myself in places like that (such as silent social) because of what you said, and fewer is better too.
Unfortunately even though I avoided talk about myself, some gossips can come from nowhere, and sometimes it can be untrue. It can be harmful.