Thanks, yeah I noticed how the game was confusing when playtesting it. I rushed the tutorial / intro like 30 minutes before the end and I realize I should have be much more explicit. I agree there is too little feedback on action.
But there is logic behind rumors, i don't know how much you tested the game but the character like to hear certain kind of rumor and are more or less affected by blackmail or public denunciation depending what kind of rumors it is. Also you can investigate on these rumors and if you can find evidence, they have much more impact. I know the game is confusing so I understand you didn't feel that.