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: identity-attack and non-identity-attack. Identity attack refers to anything rude or disrespectful about someone's identity, including appearance, race, gender, and sexual orientation.
Part 2. Example
Comment: It's bad enough we already have all these American sicko's living in this country shooting up theatre, schools, churches, malls, etc., we don't have room for crazy muslims.
Answer: Identity-attack
Explanation: This comment contains identity attacks on both American and Muslim.
Part 3. Exercise
Comment: How soon the failed Harpercons forget that Harper was the worst PM we ever had. Record deficits. Record debt. The worst fiscal record in 80 years. All Harper accomplished was adding $160 billion to the national debt plus a lot of corruption and electoral fraud.
Oliver actually made a joke about having children to pay for Harper's debt.
Answer:
Non-identity-attack