Parents' Guide to

Bossip

By Susan Yudt, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 17+

Gossip blog about African-American stars is mean-spirited.

Website http://www.bossip.com
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Based on 3 parent reviews

Myishya
Myishya Adult
May 20, 2019
age 16+

Let me just read man

I have been reading Bossip.com for almost 10 years daily. I enjoyed being able to go to the website to stay up today with entertainment and gossip news daily. Now that they have this TV show I can’t even read an article because I am constantly being prompted to add Bossip TV. Personally I don’t care for the TV show and I could’ve kept that to myself and just continue to read the articles that I choose to read. Now I will have to find another site because I can’t get through anything without being prompted several times to add Bossip TV. Personally I don’t care for the TV show and I could’ve kept that to myself and just continued to read the articles that I choose to read. Now I will have to find another site because I can’t get through anything without being prompted several times To tune in to bossip TV. I would greatly appreciate if you would allow the readers to be just that. Advertise your show at the bottom or top of every page like any other advertisement and give us the choice.
Magiccitymama ..
Magiccitymama .. Parent
August 1, 2016
age 18+

Trashy Gossip/Current Event Site

I read a lot of news online, and like to visit sites that have different views than my own personal/experience. I subscribed to Bossip for a while, but the racism, profanity, and violence is nauseating. I read news to be enlightened, no to read that a black woman doesn't want to click on a certain news article because she has to go work with some "pales" later on and doesn't want to get too riled up. Even for a gossip site, this one is useless.

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Too much swearing
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Is It Any Good?

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Parents say: (3 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Billed as "gossip for the hardcore," BOSSIP is a frequently updated blog that focuses mainly on black celebrities. You could describe the site as a guilty pleasure -- admittedly, it's sometimes fun to read salacious stuff about stars -- if it wasn't so quick to mock people for being overweight, gay, "slutty," etc. There's some good stuff -- exclusive photos, videos, and interviews -- but it's largely eclipsed by Bossip's bullying approach.

Online interaction: Some of the forum discussions are friendly and positive, but the comments on posts are largely focused on tearing down celebrities (and sometimes other commenters).

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why people are so obsessed with reading about celebs' bad behavior. Do you think stars who appeal to kids and teens have a responsibility to be role models? Why or why not?

  • Families can talk about gossip and rumors. How can you determine if the site you're on is a reliable source of information? What would you do if someone started a hurtful rumor about you or one of your friends? Parents can caution teens against the pitfalls of "oversharing" on social sites.

Website Details

  • Genre: Blogging
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: November 5, 2015

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