A new study on discussions about politics across nine countries indicates that the platform X promotes heightened polarization, with both left and right exploiting this for their agendas.
The research demonstrates that users categorized as left and right interact in an adversarial manner, often leading to the marginalization of dissenting voices or moderates, who are treated as enemies.
Rather than merely reinforcing pre-existing beliefs, the toxicity of political discourse on X plays a crucial role in creating a hostile environment, pushing users to seek alternatives like Threads and Bluesky.
The findings expose a troubling ally-enemy framework in political interactions online, revealing how the hostility of out-group interactions outweighs more civil exchanges within political affiliations.
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