The research investigates the online community of tankies, identifying their distinctive focus on state-level political events rather than social issues. Through a misalignment analysis using multidimensional word embeddings, the authors compare the language and discourse of tankies with other far-left communities, revealing a unique vocabulary and perspective. This linguistic mapping showcases the complexity of political discourse among polarized groups, ultimately contributing to a deeper understanding of their ideological alignment and communication styles.
This study reveals that tankies prioritize state-level political events over social issues, distinguishing their online discourse from other far-left groups and indicating a unique ideological focus.
Employing multidimensional word embeddings, we mapped the linguistic differences between tankies and other far-left communities, honing in on distinct vocabularies that complicate traditional political language comparisons.
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