Antagonism on YouTube

Antagonism on YouTube

Metaphor in Online Discourse

by Stephen Pihlaja

192 pages· 2014· ISBN 9781472566690
Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

Start a club free
About
This book focuses on the ways in which metaphor contributes to the development of Internet arguments, known as 'drama', particularly on YouTube. Although a growing body of research into YouTube interaction has developed descriptions of user experience on the site, empirical studies of the YouTube video page and discourse analysis of user interaction are rare. This research specifically focuses on user interaction around issues of Christian theology and atheism on the site, analysing how 'drama' emerges. Since YouTube drama occurs publicly, Antagonism on YouTube focuses on video pages rather than user reports of their actions and responses. It investigates how and why YouTube drama develops through a systematic description and analysis of user discourse activity. Through close analysis of video pages, this study contributes to a greater academic understanding of Internet antagonism and YouTube interaction by revealing the factors which contribute to the development of drama over time.

Discuss Antagonism on YouTube with other readers

Join or start a book club for Antagonism on YouTube on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Antagonism on YouTube?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Antagonism on YouTube as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Antagonism on YouTube with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Antagonism on YouTube with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.