Part 1. Definition
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.
Part 2. Example
Comment: Enough already. Cut the head off this snake.
Answer: Threat
Explanation: This comment conveys a violent threat to someone.
Part 3. Exercise
Comment: scofflaws cause a great deal of trouble the rest of us have to clean up. they are the speeders, the red light runners, the DUI'ers, etc. etc. i don't know where it is safe to set fireworks off. makes me nervous every time some nitwit near by my property gets fireworks happy. i just wanna slap them.
Answer:
Threat