"gossip"
Yes, I see the need for a place to put those items that don't seem to fit anywhere else. Thinking about it, I believe you have put your finger on my concern: "gossip" isn't the best title. That word is pretty well associated with "rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature." While there had been plenty of that on the old board, thereby perhaps making it necessary to have a "gossip" section, the serious stuff that doesn't fit into living also needs a place.
I'd suggest keeping gossip for the insiders that are accustomed to using the board for that, for the "semi off topic stuff," but add an additional category for the serious DR related items that don't seem to fit into one of the others.
Happy New Year to you and Dolores, Rob