3 papers
cs.SI2026
Among Us: Language of Conspiracy Theorists on Mainstream Reddit
Francesco Corso, Giuseppe Russo, Francesco Pierri +1
The interaction between fringe subcultures and mainstream online communities poses significant challenges for understanding discourse on social media. In this work, we investigate…
cs.SI2026
Information Pathways in Online Science Communication: The Role of Platform Actors and News Media
Alexandros Efstratiou, Giuseppe Russo, Luca Luceri
Online discussions of science involve complex interactions among experts, news media, and social media users as they interpret and disseminate scientific findings. While prior work…
cs.SI2026
Self-moderation in the decentralized era: decoding blocking behavior on Bluesky
Carlo Bono, Nick Liu, Giuseppe Russo +1
Moderation and blocking behavior, both closely related to the mitigation of abuse and misinformation on social platforms, are fundamental mechanisms for maintaining healthy online…