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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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Question
1,353 comments
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Who are … “these people” that he’s talking about ?
Directly asks for clarification about who the video speaker is referring to, seeking information.
Question
0.88
bbjFisher2000
Jan 25, 2026
8:09 it’s kind of weird what she’s saying that all expenses is 2700. That should include car insurance.
8:09 it’s kind of weird what she’s saying that all expenses is 2700. That should include car insurance.
Seeks clarification about specific financial details mentioned in the video, questioning the accuracy of stated expenses.
swayzecrazy420
Aug 31, 2025
13:59 Are you going to be smuggled into a Scandinavian country?
13:59 Are you going to be smuggled into a Scandinavian country?
The comment poses a direct question to the video creator, seeking clarification or information about content at a specific timestamp.
Question
0.88
factsy7042
Jan 27, 2026
Canadian parents who were born OUTSIDE of Canada can now pass their citizenship to their kids who are also born OUTSIDE of Canada as long as the parents can prove they spent 3 years in …
Canadian parents who were born OUTSIDE of Canada can now pass their citizenship to their kids who are also born OUTSIDE of Canada as long as the parents can prove they spent 3 years in Canada.
What?? Why??
Seeks clarification about a specific citizenship policy with implicit skepticism about its rationale.
Shandleyman
Jan 15, 2026
I thought he was stepping down 6 months ago
I thought he was stepping down 6 months ago
Seeks clarification about the timeline of a political announcement, expressing confusion.
Question
0.88
@Stephstephsteph1776
Mar 4, 2025
is he suppose to be retired already?
is he suppose to be retired already?
Seeks clarification about whether a political figure should already be retired, requesting information.
Question
0.88
@lillywilly-i3u
Mar 4, 2025
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
I do not understand things anymore...wtf...???
Expresses confusion and seeks clarification about current events.
Question
0.88
@WilliamGibble-l5l
Mar 4, 2025
How do we get one office power to affect us around the country without the Senate and the United States Congress have a input on the matter ‼️?????????
How do we get one office power to affect us around the country without the Senate and the United States Congress have a input on the matter ‼️?????????
Seeks clarification about constitutional/governmental processes and executive power limitations.
Question
0.88
@JoePhantom-t3e
Mar 4, 2025
So nobody standing with China?
So nobody standing with China?
Poses a direct question about China's position or involvement, seeking clarification or information.
Question
0.88
@DavidLi-b7y
Mar 4, 2025
Build yes, but protect from? Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Build yes, but protect from?
Was the north American culture changed in 1600. Was the language way of life changes? Is history repeating
Asks whether North American culture and language changed historically and whether history is repeating, seeking clarification on cultural change patterns.
singharun106
Aug 26, 2025
when did he start caring about Canada?
when did he start caring about Canada?
Rhetorical question expressing skepticism about a political figure's commitment to Canada, seeking clarification or making an implicit critique.
@9612jimbo
Mar 4, 2025
why would go into canada to get into the us???
why would go into canada to get into the us???
Asks a clarifying question about immigration routing logic, seeking information or expressing confusion.
Question
0.88
evboy3752
Mar 3, 2026
The American people buy from Russia ?
The American people buy from Russia ?
Information-seeking question about American consumer behavior and Russia, marked with question mark.
Question
0.88
@pequenofp
Mar 4, 2025
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
i wonder how many canadines are going to be migrating to the US now?
Poses an information-seeking question about potential Canadian migration to the US, with implicit comparative framing between the two countries.
@tonyarrow
Mar 5, 2025
why they dropheads blaming those immigrants.
why they dropheads blaming those immigrants.
Rhetorical question seeking explanation for perceived blame directed at immigrants by a specific group.
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0.88
NikhilTanwar-zi4im
Dec 3, 2025
Only 18 K? How many people are in Canada illegally?
Only 18 K? How many people are in Canada illegally?
Seeks information about illegal immigration numbers in Canada.
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0.88
summer031977
Dec 25, 2025
My question is, if random YouTubers can those trafficking bums then why can't police?
My question is, if random YouTubers can those trafficking bums then why can't police?
Poses a direct question comparing YouTuber capabilities to police effectiveness, seeking clarification or information.
Question
0.88
SampradaaMantra
Jan 29, 2026
What is Canadian culture anyway? I moved to Canada (from Italy) in 2008, got my citizenship in 2021, and I am still trying to understand what Canadian culture is. 😮 Is it like American? Please …
What is Canadian culture anyway? I moved to Canada (from Italy) in 2008, got my citizenship in 2021, and I am still trying to understand what Canadian culture is. 😮 Is it like American? Please explain. Thank you.
Genuine information-seeking question about Canadian culture with personal background context.
medusa-y3y
Jan 29, 2026
Do you think the new housing is for Canadian military?
Do you think the new housing is for Canadian military?
Asks a direct information-seeking question about the intended purpose of new housing construction.
Question
0.88
benphotoshare6973
Feb 27, 2026
i don't know until this day Canadian speak French
i don't know until this day Canadian speak French
Information-seeking question expressing surprise or confusion about Canadian French language use.
Question
0.88
@yellowegg0
Mar 4, 2025
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Discourse Taxonomy
Category Distribution
Primary discourse type assigned to each comment
Classifier Confidence
Distribution of confidence scores across all labeled comments
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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