Reddit: /r/todayilearned (Submissions & Comments)
Exploring the Reddit TIL Platform
By Reddit [source]
About this dataset
This collection offers an unparalleled view into the learning and knowledge-sharing environment of Reddit users across the globe. With each post on the TodayI Learned (TIL) subreddit, we can delve into a variety of titles, body content, timestamps and other features that reveal critical insights about the way people are sharing information and educating themselves. This dataset is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain insight into how people are cultivating their own understanding through engaging with social media tools and platforms. By studying these posts, we can gain tangible insight on how knowledge is shared throughout digital communities around the world
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How to use the dataset
This dataset provides a valuable window into the learning and knowledge-sharing activities of Reddit users on the Today I Learned (TIL) subreddit. By exploring the titles, body, timestamp, scores and other features associated with each post in this dataset, you can gain invaluable insights into how people are learning and spreading knowledge.
By following these steps you should be able to get a better understanding of how people are learning & sharing their knowledge via Today I Learned subreddits!
Research Ideas
- Determine the most popular topics that Reddit users are learning about.
- Track the average time it takes for posts with high upvotes to appear on Reddit.
- Analyze the correlation between post score and the number of comments a post receives
Acknowledgements
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
Data Source
License
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication
No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.
Columns
File: todayilearned.csv
| Column name |
Description |
| title |
The title of the post. (String) |
| score |
The number of upvotes the post has received. (Integer) |
| url |
The URL where the post originated. (String) |
| comms_num |
The number of comments made about the post. (Integer) |
| created |
The date and time when the post was created. (Datetime) |
| body |
The text contents of the post's body text section. (String) |
| timestamp |
An internal numerical code for keeping track of how long ago a certain reddit post was uploaded on Reddit. (Integer) |
Acknowledgements
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Reddit.