3 papers
cs.SI2024
Understanding #vent Channels on Discord
Kayode Oladeji, Tony Wang, Diyi Yang +1
Vent channels on Discord, which are chat channels developed for people to express frustrations, can become an informal type of peer support system. This paper is a qualitative stud…
cs.SI2024
Understanding Online Discussion Across Difference: Insights from Gun Discourse on Reddit
Rijul Magu, Nivedhitha Mathan Kumar, Yihe Liu +3
When discussing difficult topics online, is it common to meaningfully engage with people from diverse perspectives? Why or why not? Could features of the online environment be rede…
cs.HC2024
Mapping the Design Space of Teachable Social Media Feed Experiences
K. J. Kevin Feng, Xander Koo, Lawrence Tan +3
Social media feeds are deeply personal spaces that reflect individual values and preferences. However, top-down, platform-wide content algorithms can reduce users' sense of agency…