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Temporal Drift in Wikipedia 'See Also' Section Link Sentiment
This page monitors the sentiment of external links suggested within Wikipedia's 'See Also' sections. We analyse the text of these recommended links to assign a sentiment score, indicating whether the link's framing is positive, negative, or neutral.
We present the average sentiment score, the variability (standard deviation) of these scores, and the proportion of positive, negative, and neutral links. By observing these metrics over time, we can identify subtle shifts in how related topics are presented and perceived, potentially reflecting broader cultural or informational trends.
Understanding the sentiment of suggested links offers a unique perspective on the framing of knowledge, going beyond analyses of Wikipedia's core content to explore the editorial choices in guiding readers to further information.