Gossip in any of its ugly forms is not in harmony with the covenant Latter-day Saints have made to remember the Savior and follow his example. By gossiping, we break our covenant and lose the blessings associated with keeping that covenant. We lose the companionship of the Holy Ghost. If we do not repent, we will lose eternal life, the greatest gift of God. We also hurt others and may lead them to sin.
Love is the main antidote to gossip.
When we love our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we will want to be more like them. We will learn to love those around us the way Heavenly Father and Jesus love them. We will see their infinite worth and limitless potential as children of God. We will see them as our brothers and sisters. When we see those around us as children of God and love them as our brothers and sisters, we will not say things about them which could hurt them in any way.