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Semantic discourse categories assigned by Claude Haiku — 14 DH-informed categories classifying how commenters frame their arguments.
Comments Labeled
44,412
of 487,977 total
Coverage
9.1%
of eligible comments
Categories Active
14
of 14 discourse types
Avg Confidence
0.807
classifier confidence
Model
Claude Haiku
multi-label classification
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Meta-Commentary
3,846 comments
Seriously? Interviewing a guy who lives in a shelter, asking him about iq and job opportunities? Really dude? Just cuz you have a platform, we can take everyone’s views as truth. Go find better people …
Seriously? Interviewing a guy who lives in a shelter, asking him about iq and job opportunities? Really dude? Just cuz you have a platform, we can take everyone’s views as truth. Go find better people to interview.
The comment critiques the video creator's editorial choices and interview subject selection, questioning the credibility of the platform and its guests.
vimaleshpandian7921
Jan 28, 2026
That dude on bike ignorant
That dude on bike ignorant
Brief dismissive comment about a person featured in the video, evaluating their intelligence or knowledge.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
OmarAhmed-mn7iz
Jan 28, 2026
Buddy on the bike makes me sick. He truly believes what he is saying. The fact people can think that way is crazy.
Buddy on the bike makes me sick. He truly believes what he is saying. The fact people can think that way is crazy.
Expresses disapproval of someone featured in the video ('buddy on the bike'), critiquing their worldview while commenting on the video content itself.
shannon0331
Feb 25, 2026
How did he keep a straight face when he called Trump smart
How did he keep a straight face when he called Trump smart
Observation about a speaker's demeanor in the video itself rather than substantive argument.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@franciscobarajas284
Mar 4, 2025
How could he approve this sponsor?
How could he approve this sponsor?
Questions the video creator's decision regarding a sponsor, focusing on the video/channel itself rather than immigration policy.
HunterBidensLaptop-p4j
Mar 1, 2026
Nice AI smuggler film!
Nice AI smuggler film!
Comment evaluates the video itself, describing it as an 'AI smuggler film,' which is commentary on the video's content or production.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
Duckofstalker
Jan 28, 2026
This guy is full of shit..
This guy is full of shit..
Dismissive comment about the video creator or speaker, constituting meta-commentary on the content.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@JRangel23081
Mar 4, 2025
А где вторая часть ???
А где вторая часть ???
Russian-language comment asking about a second part of the video, directly addressing the video content structure.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
lap-ka
Jan 29, 2026
Now visit Melbourne Australia
Now visit Melbourne Australia
Brief comment praising a person appearing in the video, focusing on the video content rather than the immigration topic.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
striderdnb
Jan 27, 2026
What sort of creep would call Trump smart? Switched off at that point.
What sort of creep would call Trump smart? Switched off at that point.
Commenter expresses disapproval of the video content itself (calling out what was said in the speech) and indicates they stopped watching.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@DJF1947
Mar 4, 2025
“Directly” not even in person lol?
“Directly” not even in person lol?
Questions the format or presentation of the video/speech itself rather than addressing content.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@MaxHenry10X
Mar 4, 2025
I see in the comments section there are a lot of people claiming racism and sexism about the video. How is asking questions to people that live in these places any of that? I mean …
I see in the comments section there are a lot of people claiming racism and sexism about the video. How is asking questions to people that live in these places any of that? I mean judging off of the poor English used in the comments I kinda get who it is
Defends the video's methodology while making implicit ethnic/linguistic judgments about commenters.
tyrant_tarantula
Jan 29, 2026
TV news media channels to stop being over analytical about this. Just cut to the chase and say what this really is and what it really means. To many people still dont understand the underlying …
TV news media channels to stop being over analytical about this. Just cut to the chase and say what this really is and what it really means. To many people still dont understand the underlying point/situation.
Critiques media coverage approach and calls for clearer communication, functioning as meta-commentary about how the issue is being presented.
@RichbergEnt
Mar 4, 2025
Can’t stand that little tiny dancer.
Can’t stand that little tiny dancer.
Personal criticism of an individual (likely Trudeau) without substantive policy or argument engagement.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@robingaray8321
Mar 4, 2025
Stop bringing up Russia !
Stop bringing up Russia !
Criticism of the video or discussion itself for repeatedly bringing up Russia as a topic.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@SeeHer6969
Mar 4, 2025
Illiterate guy - totally wrong
Illiterate guy - totally wrong
Dismissive comment about the video creator's intelligence and accuracy, critiquing the speaker rather than engaging with content.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@jaysethi9153
Mar 4, 2025
You're a brave man for doing that! I'd be nervous as fuck in that "safe house."
You're a brave man for doing that! I'd be nervous as fuck in that "safe house."
Comment responds to the video content itself, praising the YouTuber's bravery in visiting a location.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
HighOnJack
Jan 29, 2026
So this did 2 million in 3 hours? Wow man
So this did 2 million in 3 hours? Wow man
Comment about the video's performance metrics (view count), not about immigration policy itself.
Meta-Commentary
0.80
@arjunmustaine1761
Mar 4, 2025
Direct, facts and without shouting or need to repeat nonsense words
Direct, facts and without shouting or need to repeat nonsense words
Evaluates the quality and style of the speaker's communication (direct, factual, non-repetitive), commenting on the video content itself.
@jomane
Mar 4, 2025
I'm irritated. Re Trudeau's speech this morning, I want to comment on it. I want to say that I'm not a Trudeau fan, but his response to Trump this morning was excellent and I'm impressed. …
I'm irritated. Re Trudeau's speech this morning, I want to comment on it. I want to say that I'm not a Trudeau fan, but his response to Trump this morning was excellent and I'm impressed. However... EVERY damn CBC YouTube page has comments turned off. WTF?
Primarily comments on YouTube platform (disabled comments on CBC pages) while sharing personal political opinion.
@unholycheeseburger
Mar 4, 2025
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Discourse Taxonomy
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Top Channels by Discourse Type
Identity Assertion
CNN
2,313
Tyler Oliveira
1,991
RocaNews
467
JamCan
274
Yoke Immigration Canada
89
Solidarity
CNN
4,297
Tyler Oliveira
400
RocaNews
75
JamCan
36
CTV Your Morning
32
Policy Critique
CNN
3,445
Tyler Oliveira
551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
RocaNews
235
Humor / Satire
CNN
2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
RocaNews
241
Global News
89
CTV News
68
Fear / Threat
Tyler Oliveira
1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
Tyler Oliveira
1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
CNN
1,480
Tyler Oliveira
820
RocaNews
203
Yoke Immigration Canada
203
JamCan
152
Moral Argument
CNN
1,733
Tyler Oliveira
704
RocaNews
205
JamCan
73
CTV Your Morning
23
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