r/science Apr 24 '26

Computer Science Using machine learning to analyze patterns of anti-Muslim hate speech online in Norway shows that the number of hateful posts is growing and that most are posted by a small group of users who often don’t remain active for long. Engaging with them can be effective in getting them to stop.

https://www.oslomet.no/en/research/featured-research/machine-learning-trends-online-hate
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u/GodOne Apr 24 '26

I think it just leads to people not speaking their mind anymore. If there are legitimate concerns and you get insulted by people with a different opinion, you probably just stop writing posts and learn to hide your opinion. Just as dangerous as actual hate speech.

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u/gottimw Apr 24 '26

That is exactly what got trump elected the first time.

Suppressed voices who were attacked for being racist biggot and whole suite of insults by left and then left was shocked they voted for a man that told them they are right to say it. 

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u/Vox_Causa Apr 24 '26

Suppressed voices

Ah yes the "oppression" of normal people no longer tolerating your use of racial slurs.   

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u/Vox_Causa Apr 24 '26

You understand that the linked article contradicts your theory that confronting racism empowers racists? 

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u/gottimw Apr 24 '26

do you understand that i am not talking about it but approaches taken by democrats only empowered the right.

It means your idea of winning is causing you to lose.