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: Climate change is a scam and we are paying the scammers big time. Last night there was a wide snowstorm in the Algerian Sahara, the first in the last 40 years. Canadians are freezing their buns off, but our leader needs more of our money. No wonder Trump won in the USA, we need a Conservative to stand up for taxpayers and send junior back to work as a Drama Teacher.
Answer:
Non-threat