Introduction

Unleashing the power of social media data for academic research demands legal compliance and upholding ethical standards ⚖️. Yet, Reddit’s own Terms and Conditions 📜 add an extra layer of complexity to this intricate tapestry.

In this tutorial, we will delve 🚀 into the nuanced legal and ethical framework surrounding the acquisition and utilisation of Reddit data, while unveiling best practices 🗺️.

This particular part of the tutorial is an opportunity for an open dialogue, where we can learn from each other’s approaches and collectively develop a better understanding of the responsible use of social media data for research purposes.

Please feel free to share your own insights, challenges, concerns, dilemmas or success stories related to working with online data platforms like Reddit.

Your personal experiences and perspectives are valuable contributions to this conversation. Whether you’ve faced ethical issues, navigated complex platform policies, or found effective solutions, please share it with all participants!