User Engagement Based on Post Sentiment and Homophobia in Filipino Reddit Spaces

This plot illustrates user engagement with Reddit posts in Filipino communities, categorized by sentiment (negative, positive, neutral) and whether posts were flagged as homophobic or non-homophobic. Engagement is measured using a combination of normalized comment counts and upvote ratios. The box plots show that non-homophobic posts consistently receive higher engagement across all sentiment categories—especially neutral non-homophobic posts, which generate the most interaction. In contrast, homophobic posts tend to attract less community response regardless of sentiment. Word clouds above each category highlight the most common terms used, offering insight into the language and topics driving discussions. Overall, the plot suggests that Filipino Reddit communities are more engaged with respectful, neutral conversations and tend to disengage from homophobic content.

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T. J. Noval

J. G. Ricaforte

G. D. Sacramento

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This plot illustrates user engagement with Reddit posts in Filipino communities, categorized by sentiment (negative, positive, neutral) and whether posts were flagged as homophobic or non-homophobic. Engagement is measured using a combination of normalized comment counts and upvote ratios. The box plots show that non-homophobic posts consistently receive higher engagement across all sentiment categories—especially neutral non-homophobic posts, which generate the most interaction. In contrast, homophobic posts tend to attract less community response regardless of sentiment. Word clouds above each category highlight the most common terms used, offering insight into the language and topics driving discussions. Overall, the plot suggests that Filipino Reddit communities are more engaged with respectful, neutral conversations and tend to disengage from homophobic content.