Imagine a time in the future where one is ostracized for libeling another instead of glorified by those typing their words. G-D shows how signs will appear on such a person so that those around him/her will shun them until their time of forgiveness appears. It might appear to be a harsh treatment but what harm comes to family and friends by idle gossip about another especially when it’s not based on facts but innuendo? If everyone truly worried about their own behavior and words first wouldn’t this be a better place? The bible is pointing us toward this future goal. G-D willing it comes soon even if it comes from a time many, many generations ago.