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Discourse Analysis
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
Just a technical term but that guy is a human smuggler not a trafficker. trafficking is when you are taken somewhere against your will. smuggling is when you are willfully being moved into the other …
Just a technical term but that guy is a human smuggler not a trafficker. trafficking is when you are taken somewhere against your will. smuggling is when you are willfully being moved into the other area.
Corrects terminology used in the video, focusing on definitional accuracy rather than substantive immigration debate.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
999Arawn
Jan 27, 2026
Bro's trying so hard to rage bait 😂
Bro's trying so hard to rage bait 😂
Commenter is critiquing the video creator's intent and style, suggesting deliberate provocation for engagement.
naveensrivastava24
Feb 14, 2026
Diab is a moron
Diab is a moron
Personal insult directed at a specific person (likely from the video), without substantive policy engagement.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
paulwright707
Feb 28, 2026
I do not believe a word this guy says. If his lips move he's lying
I do not believe a word this guy says. If his lips move he's lying
Commenter expresses distrust of the speaker in the video, making a judgment about the video creator's credibility.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@waldo1417
Mar 4, 2025
What a joke
What a joke
Brief dismissive comment about the video or its content without substantive engagement.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
choobsarefun
Feb 5, 2026
Обожнюю дублювання українською 😂 хахаха
Обожнюю дублювання українською 😂 хахаха
Comment in Ukrainian expressing appreciation for Ukrainian language dubbing of the video.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
francocabernet11
Feb 16, 2026
comments are being edited and deleted guys, just so you know
comments are being edited and deleted guys, just so you know
Directly comments on the YouTube platform's moderation practices, noting that comments are being edited and deleted.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@andymorgan2950
Mar 4, 2025
One of the most beautiful ladies ever ever to live. Sorry for typo
One of the most beautiful ladies ever ever to live. Sorry for typo
Off-topic personal comment about appearance unrelated to immigration or policy discussion.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@stevekohn4841
Mar 4, 2025
Maybe add some ai cows in thumbnails too Lil bro
Maybe add some ai cows in thumbnails too Lil bro
Critiques the video's thumbnail design and production choices rather than discussing immigration policy.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
Emoclem-01
Feb 16, 2026
Damn that video ended real abruptly...
Damn that video ended real abruptly...
Directly critiques the video's editing/production quality, commenting on the video itself rather than the topic.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
bccanada23
Jan 27, 2026
These mrbeast mickey mouse shit style videos are getting annoying
These mrbeast mickey mouse shit style videos are getting annoying
Critiques the video's production style and format rather than its content.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
SeNniN06
Feb 14, 2026
no esta doblado al español :c
no esta doblado al español :c
Comment about video format/features (lack of Spanish dubbing), directed at the content itself.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
calorlatino5342
Jan 27, 2026
I would listen to bike-man's podcast 👍🏻
I would listen to bike-man's podcast 👍🏻
Commenter expresses interest in a podcast by someone featured in the video, addressing the video content rather than immigration policy.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
scootermann83
Jan 27, 2026
CNN is nearly a relic, an HBS case study candidate of the downfall of a once mediocre entertainment “network”
CNN is nearly a relic, an HBS case study candidate of the downfall of a once mediocre entertainment “network”
Critiques CNN as a media organization rather than engaging with immigration content directly.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@JJMcClure
Mar 4, 2025
Only two weeks later they added Russian dubbing 😢
Only two weeks later they added Russian dubbing 😢
Comment about the video's technical feature (Russian dubbing added), not about immigration policy itself.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
Джинглбелтс
Feb 13, 2026
The old guy in blue jacket was cool
The old guy in blue jacket was cool
Comment about a person visible in the video itself, offering a subjective observation about their demeanor.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
nonyabusiness557
Feb 13, 2026
BRO U WERE NEXT TO MY SCHOOL
BRO U WERE NEXT TO MY SCHOOL
Personal observation about video location near commenter's school, focused on the video content itself.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
edits.5khi
Feb 13, 2026
What a man!!!!
What a man!!!!
Enthusiastic but non-substantive praise of an individual without policy engagement or argument.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@BabelEnkidu
Mar 4, 2025
holy shit did he just give a good speech?
holy shit did he just give a good speech?
Expresses surprise at the quality of the speech itself, commenting on the video content rather than the underlying policy issues.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
@Ennsey
Mar 4, 2025
8:56 but he was half naked and standing on the street !
8:56 but he was half naked and standing on the street !
References a specific timestamp in the video to comment on an incident shown, engaging with video content rather than broader discourse.
Meta-Commentary
0.90
Coastline1362
Oct 8, 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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