The researchers introduce IsamasRed, a dataset that tracks Reddit discussions on the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict. The dataset was compiled using an automated keyword extraction framework that leverages a large language model to identify relevant terms, ensuring a comprehensive data collection.
The dataset contains over 400,000 conversations and 8 million comments spanning from August to November 2023, a period that saw a significant escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The researchers also curated two subsets of the dataset, IsamasRed-Z and IsamasRed-P, focusing on discussions related to Zionism/antisemitism and the "Free Palestine" movement/Islamophobia, respectively.
The researchers conducted a thorough analysis of the dataset, examining various aspects of the online discourse. They looked at user engagement metrics, such as popularity scores and the number of unique authors, to understand the level of interest and participation in the discussions. The analysis also explored the controversial nature of the discourse, using Reddit's built-in controversiality indicator to measure the intensity of debates.
To gain insights into the ethical and emotional dimensions of the discussions, the researchers employed state-of-the-art transformer models to detect moral sentiments and emotions expressed in the comments. The findings reveal that the discourse was dominated by negative emotions, such as anger, fear, and disgust/contempt, reflecting the charged and polarized nature of the discussions.
Overall, the IsamasRed dataset and the accompanying analysis provide a rich, contextually informed understanding of the digital discourse surrounding the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between ideology, sentiment, and community engagement in online spaces.
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