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: Here's my take. As a mother trying to think how this scenario could come about. Why would I have my child give up their bed for what was expected to be 3 months? Probably to light a fire under my own kid's butt to move out. Given the little information we have, except that they live in Toronto, I will assume that LW is older than the cousin. Cousin is first time out of university and their own home, LW is a few years older, has a job but considers growing up and moving out "Too expensive". I don't think the mother is a doormat, I think she probably doesn't feel like she can criticize her niece's behavior when her own daughter seems like a miserable, immature person.
Answer:
Non-threat