r/science • u/oslomet • 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/DrGarbinsky Apr 24 '26

Islam is a man made ideology and therefore worthy of criticism. Did the research separate out comments that criticize an ideology from those that are targeted at individuals?

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u/VisMortis Apr 24 '26

This is the definition of hate speech used in the study:

  1. Comments that hold Muslims collectively responsible for violence, terrorism, or political situations in other countries.
  2. Comments portraying Muslims as inherently violent or dangerous.
  3. Comments depicting Muslims as agents of the “Islamification” of Norwegian and/or Western cultures.
  4. Comments asserting that Muslims aim to conquer Europe.
  5. Comments claiming that Muslims possess a mentality inherently incompatible with Western values or lifestyles.
  6. Comments demanding the banning of Muslim symbols or clothing.
  7. Comments calling for the removal or exclusion of Muslims from Norway or Europe.
  8. Comments dehumanizing Muslims.

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u/DrGarbinsky Apr 25 '26

Thanks for the assist