A Longitudinal Study of Italian and French Reddit Conversations Around the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2402.04999v2
• Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:31:50 GMT
• Title: A Longitudinal Study of Italian and French Reddit Conversations Around the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
• Authors: Francesco Corso, Giuseppe Russo, Francesco Pierri
• Abstract summary: This study delves into the conversations within the largest Italian and French Reddit communities, specifically examining how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected online interactions. We use a dataset with over 3 million posts (i.e., comments and submissions) to describe the patterns of moderation activity. We found changes in moderators' behavior, who became more active during the first month of the war.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Global events like wars and pandemics can intensify online discussions, fostering information sharing and connection among individuals. However, the divisive nature of such events may lead to polarization within online communities, shaping the dynamics of online interactions. Our study delves into the conversations within the largest Italian and French Reddit communities, specifically examining how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected online interactions. We use a dataset with over 3 million posts (i.e., comments and submissions) to (1) describe the patterns of moderation activity and (2) characterize war-related discussions in the subreddits. We found changes in moderators' behavior, who became more active during the first month of the war. Moreover, we identified a connection between the daily sentiment of comments and the prevalence of war-related discussions. These discussions were not only more negative and toxic compared to non-war-related ones but also did not involve a specific demographic group. Our research reveals that there is no tendency for users with similar characteristics to interact more. Overall, our study reveals how the war in Ukraine had a negative influence on daily conversations in the analyzed communities. This sheds light on how users responded to this significant event, providing insights into the dynamics of online discussions during events of global relevance.

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