Detecting and Reasoning of Deleted Tweets before they are Posted

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2305.04927v1
• Date: Fri, 5 May 2023 08:25:07 GMT
• Title: Detecting and Reasoning of Deleted Tweets before they are Posted
• Authors: Hamdy Mubarak, Samir Abdaljalil, Azza Nassar and Firoj Alam
• Abstract summary: We identify deleted tweets, particularly within the Arabic context, and label them with a corresponding fine-grained disinformation category. We then develop models that can predict the potentiality of tweets getting deleted, as well as the potential reasons behind deletion.
• Score: 5.300190188468289
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Social media platforms empower us in several ways, from information dissemination to consumption. While these platforms are useful in promoting citizen journalism, public awareness etc., they have misuse potentials. Malicious users use them to disseminate hate-speech, offensive content, rumor etc. to gain social and political agendas or to harm individuals, entities and organizations. Often times, general users unconsciously share information without verifying it, or unintentionally post harmful messages. Some of such content often get deleted either by the platform due to the violation of terms and policies, or users themselves for different reasons, e.g., regrets. There is a wide range of studies in characterizing, understanding and predicting deleted content. However, studies which aims to identify the fine-grained reasons (e.g., posts are offensive, hate speech or no identifiable reason) behind deleted content, are limited. In this study we address this gap, by identifying deleted tweets, particularly within the Arabic context, and labeling them with a corresponding fine-grained disinformation category. We then develop models that can predict the potentiality of tweets getting deleted, as well as the potential reasons behind deletion. Such models can help in moderating social media posts before even posting.

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