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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
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1,353 comments
Is this a threat ????.. my money is on Donald
Is this a threat ????.. my money is on Donald
Seeks clarification about whether something is a threat while expressing concern, combining information-seeking with anxiety.
@CarneilSmith
Mar 4, 2025
The message in DC is that they can say and do whatever they want.....and we are powerless to do anything about it. Thoughts?? How do YOU feel about this notion?
The message in DC is that they can say and do whatever they want.....and we are powerless to do anything about it. Thoughts?? How do YOU feel about this notion?
Poses questions about US power dynamics and seeks others' perspectives, framed with underlying concern about powerlessness and threat.
@RaShawdDavis
Mar 4, 2025
She could’ve applied for French speakers stream and easily gotten a PR
She could’ve applied for French speakers stream and easily gotten a PR
Implicitly questions why the person didn't use the French speakers stream for easier PR, suggesting alternative policy pathways.
aimalkhan677
Feb 11, 2026
Is this in Canada???i thought canada follow driving rules.
Is this in Canada???i thought canada follow driving rules.
Asks clarifying questions about the video's location and expresses surprise about driving behavior, mixing information-seeking with video commentary.
gramaelena
Jan 27, 2026
What's America doing to stop their illegal flow of drugs and guns into Canada. 6-8 weeks ago, our Canadian border services seized 900kg of cocaine crossing the Detroit border!
What's America doing to stop their illegal flow of drugs and guns into Canada. 6-8 weeks ago, our Canadian border services seized 900kg of cocaine crossing the Detroit border!
Rhetorical question criticizing US border enforcement while citing specific drug seizure data as evidence.
@Rainbro121
Mar 4, 2025
I am wondering what is the end game here. It is interesting if wasn't so hurtful to all the world to see this play out.
I am wondering what is the end game here. It is interesting if wasn't so hurtful to all the world to see this play out.
The commenter seeks clarification about political intentions while expressing concern about harm, combining information-seeking with ethical concern.
@dreamerworld1495
Mar 4, 2025
Have we put into law that we are not paying inflated prices until the re-stock?!
Have we put into law that we are not paying inflated prices until the re-stock?!
Seeks information about price regulation policy while implicitly critiquing government response to inflation.
@jaydobbyn3975
Mar 4, 2025
i thought this joker was standing down
i thought this joker was standing down
Seeks clarification about whether the speaker previously announced stepping down, questioning the video's content or the speaker's consistency.
@Lance_p84
Mar 4, 2025
that guy on the bike is going to prison I think
that guy on the bike is going to prison I think
Speculative question about a person in the video facing legal consequences, seeking clarification or confirmation.
Question
0.75
JKnksrsly
Feb 13, 2026
I am extremely curious about the wave of Single Indian Ladies moving to a country filled with a population of men that you find unattractive and uninteresting to know. "Why would an attractive single Indian …
I am extremely curious about the wave of Single Indian Ladies moving to a country filled with a population of men that you find unattractive and uninteresting to know. "Why would an attractive single Indian Lady that dislikes White Skinned Men, relocate to a Country where the a majority of men are White Shinned ? "Can you tell us the Truth please. We are very interested in learning.
THANK YOU
Frames as information-seeking but contains implicit identity-based skepticism about Indian women's immigration motivations and racial preferences.
capellanbrad1404
Feb 15, 2026
Native Canadian ???
Native Canadian ???
Questioning statement that implicitly challenges the identity/belonging of immigrants, combining inquiry with identity concerns.
amin-ed6kk
Feb 15, 2026
1.83% drop in the DOW is very telling ?
1.83% drop in the DOW is very telling ?
Poses a question about stock market movement significance, seeking interpretation or confirmation of economic data.
@mikecrosier6248
Mar 4, 2025
Why do all of these immigrants want to leave their country, migrate to other countries and not simulate to their surroundings?
Why do all of these immigrants want to leave their country, migrate to other countries and not simulate to their surroundings?
Framed as a question but primarily expresses skepticism about immigrant integration and cultural assimilation.
Carrierdlr1
Jan 27, 2026
US & Allies Guilty of Genocide?
US & Allies Guilty of Genocide?
Phrased as a question but functions as a provocative moral accusation about US/Allied actions.
@ArenAurelius
Mar 4, 2025
Why you hate Sikhs ?
Why you hate Sikhs ?
Accusatory question directed at the video creator regarding bias against a specific ethnic/religious group.
nsingh999
Feb 16, 2026
Make it make sense to me how a refugee, legitimate or not, gets better welfare, housing, medical and dental care while the average Canadian get's little to nothing or is living on the street? Please …
Make it make sense to me how a refugee, legitimate or not, gets better welfare, housing, medical and dental care while the average Canadian get's little to nothing or is living on the street? Please square that? On what grounds do the LIEberals base and justify this???
Frames as information-seeking question but contains implicit moral critique about fairness in welfare distribution.
robovs1
Feb 17, 2026
Fuck man...i hate what trump is doing to my country....why did he get elected???
Fuck man...i hate what trump is doing to my country....why did he get elected???
Expresses distress about Trump's policies while seeking explanation for his election, combining emotional concern with information-seeking.
@citizencj3389
Mar 4, 2025
Did everyone forget about him and the truck drivers???
Did everyone forget about him and the truck drivers???
Seeks clarification or acknowledgment about a past event (truck drivers), implying criticism of selective memory or coverage.
@enw45
Mar 4, 2025
?as an American, you all is still using fluoride aren't ya.
?as an American, you all is still using fluoride aren't ya.
American commenter asking a question about Canadian water fluoridation practices with comparative undertones.
@letsgo-v2h
Mar 4, 2025
The term is called private equity companies.
The term is called private equity companies.
Provides a clarifying term or definition, suggesting an informational or educational contribution to the discussion.
Question
0.75
benjaminfromcanadakanada3948
Jan 27, 2026
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Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
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Classifier Confidence
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Discourse Over Time
Top 6 discourse types by month — how framing evolves over time
Category Co-occurrence
Which discourse types most frequently appear together on the same comment
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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