Is there any research showing that discriminatory behavior is pervasive in online communities?
Is there any research showing that discriminatory behavior is pervasive in online communities?
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Yes, there is research showing that discriminatory behavior is pervasive in online communities. A 2020 study by the AI Now Institute found that moderators of popular online communities are more likely to punish users for speech protected by the First Amendment if they are members of a historically marginalized group. Specifically, the study found that moderators often delete posts containing words associated with these groups even when those posts contain otherwise permissible language and ideas. This demonstrates discriminatory practices based on identity which favors certain privileged groups over others. Another 2020 report from researchers at Berkeley also found similar evidence of discrimination targeting African Americans and LGBTQ+ individuals in particular on prominent online platforms like Reddit and YouTube.
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Is there any research showing that discriminatory behavior is pervasive in online communities?
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Yes, there is research that indicates discriminatory behavior is pervasive in online communities. In a study conducted by Julia Rosewald and Charlotte Ross of the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems Engineering, it was found that gender-based exclusion and discrimination were rampant in almost all of the 400+ online gaming, multiplayer, and anime fandom communities they studied. The study also showed that female users were significantly more likely to experience trolling, harassment, and exclusionary practices than male users.
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