In this task, you are given a public comment from online platforms. You are expected to classify the comment into two classes: threat and non-threat. Threat is a statement that someone will be hurt or harmed, especially if the person does not do something in particular.

Comment: Hang him..........very slowly.
Threat

Comment: I thought it was right on, actually. Now your posting name - that's childish. Work for the spooks, do you?
Non-threat

Comment: And you think it is alright for women to be allowed to kill their babies so you want the government to allow people to do what YOU think is right.

Threat