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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
What is that 6000$ is for? Driving you down that little road to cross the border alone?
What is that 6000$ is for? Driving you down that little road to cross the border alone?
Commenter is asking for clarification about what a $6000 fee covers, seeking information about border crossing procedures.
Question
0.85
dinduhnuffin
Feb 26, 2026
I thought he was leaving office...WHEN???
I thought he was leaving office...WHEN???
Expresses frustration about leadership tenure and demands timeline for departure, formatted as interrogative.
@kimmartin6759
Mar 4, 2025
wait why did this end so fast? why did you leave and not follow through with the whole thing?
wait why did this end so fast? why did you leave and not follow through with the whole thing?
Seeks clarification about the video's editing and structure, asking why it ended abruptly.
theegg72819
Jan 27, 2026
i though it was in london
i though it was in london
The commenter expresses confusion about the location, seeking clarification about whether the place discussed is in London.
Question
0.85
captainmaza
Jan 27, 2026
What’s does the word “temporary “ means you dummies
What’s does the word “temporary “ means you dummies
Seeks clarification on the meaning of 'temporary,' though phrased dismissively toward others.
Question
0.85
dominion8732
Nov 21, 2025
so what are you doing canada?
so what are you doing canada?
Direct interrogative seeking clarification or response about Canada's actions regarding immigration.
Question
0.85
ncontrarian
Jan 18, 2026
I thought he quit.
I thought he quit.
Seeks clarification about whether the video subject (likely Trudeau) has resigned or left office.
Question
0.85
@kellenburger
Mar 4, 2025
And why those with visas expired in 2025 are still in the country?
And why those with visas expired in 2025 are still in the country?
Seeks information about why expired visa holders remain in Canada, framed as a questioning critique of government enforcement.
kan77r94
Jan 19, 2026
Idk how to feel about this...
Idk how to feel about this...
Expression of uncertainty seeking clarification or processing of complex feelings about the video topic.
Question
0.85
justaemptymall
Jan 27, 2026
I think the gold mines are in canada
I think the gold mines are in canada
Brief factual question about gold mine locations in Canada, seeking information clarification.
Question
0.85
@pancake2662
Mar 4, 2025
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
What does the Trump administration do to stop the flow of Fentanyl into Canada? Surely it is not a one-way flow.
Asks about US policy on fentanyl flow while implying bilateral responsibility, combining information-seeking with cross-border comparison.
@pietekoo5559
Mar 4, 2025
I thought Trump was all about peace?
I thought Trump was all about peace?
Poses a rhetorical question challenging Trump's stated commitment to peace.
Question
0.85
@ramonamona1989
Mar 4, 2025
He said a fight is this q declaration of war?????
He said a fight is this q declaration of war?????
The commenter is asking for clarification about whether a fight constitutes a declaration of war, seeking information or understanding.
Question
0.85
@moicrux7112
Mar 4, 2025
19:07 who is pasha
19:07 who is pasha
Simple information-seeking question about a person featured at a specific timestamp in the video.
kujoejotaro556
Jan 27, 2026
$57k is middle class? Are you kidding me?
$57k is middle class? Are you kidding me?
Questions the government's income classification, seeking clarification while implying disagreement with economic definitions.
Ashsoevfixksbsir
Jan 4, 2026
you should do a video on the samoli “learing” centers
you should do a video on the samoli “learing” centers
Requests video content on a specific topic, though misspelled and vague in nature.
FW_evn09
Jan 27, 2026
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Is Vassy is a Gang Banger supporter ?
Poses a direct question seeking information or clarification about a public figure's alleged affiliations.
Question
0.85
davidbird8854
Feb 24, 2026
Are you sure you have ally right now?
Are you sure you have ally right now?
Direct information-seeking question about whether the US currently has allies.
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0.85
@chafouaube985
Mar 4, 2025
Lithuania?Canada????
Lithuania?Canada????
Expresses confusion or seeks clarification about Lithuania and Canada connection, formatted as interrogative.
Question
0.85
@arunas3165
Mar 4, 2025
How much did it cost to have those 18,048 to live in Canada? How long did they live in Canada for?
How much did it cost to have those 18,048 to live in Canada? How long did they live in Canada for?
Seeks specific information about costs and duration of immigrant settlement, framed as economic inquiry.
nemonucliosis
Jan 1, 2026
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Solidarity
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Tyler Oliveira
400
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JamCan
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Policy Critique
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551
Toronto Sun
340
CTV News
268
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Humor / Satire
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2,078
Tyler Oliveira
1,667
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Global News
89
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Fear / Threat
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1,549
CNN
1,332
RocaNews
321
JamCan
204
Toronto Sun
118
Meta-Commentary
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1,702
CNN
1,478
RocaNews
168
CTV News
81
JamCan
77
Unverified Claim
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1,480
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820
RocaNews
203
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203
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152
Moral Argument
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1,733
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704
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205
JamCan
73
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23
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