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Algorithm for determining when online conversations go sour - yvonne - 05-26-2018

In the signal to noise department:

A team from Cornell and the Wikimedia have developed an algorithm for determining when online conversations are about to get ugly and turn into personal attacks. Some cues include the lack of polite words, use of the word "you," and starting a conversation with a question. 

You can read the report here.


RE: Algorithm for determining when online conversations go sour - martyup - 05-27-2018

It isn't too hard to figure out when someone spews fightin' words.  Like, "Were you dropped on your head as a baby?"


RE: Algorithm for determining when online conversations go sour - Redrum - 05-27-2018

Why are you bringing this up?  Just being a provocateur?  People like you always have some hidden agenda.  Why are you keeping yours such a secret?


RE: Algorithm for determining when online conversations go sour - martyup - 05-27-2018

Yo momma!