Jumping to Conclusions: A Visual Comparative Analysis of Online Debate Platform Layouts

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Abstract

There has been an increase in online debate platforms in recent years that allow individuals to exchange their opinions or to foster civic engagement. Even though the design of platforms has a significant influence on the quality of debates, research has yet to systematically analyze the graphical user interfaces of debate tools that are currently in use. To address this, we collected 25 off-the-shelf online debate platforms and conducted a comparative visual analysis of their graphical user interfaces. We identified different types of platforms, interface blocks, hierarchies, and display layout patterns. We found a strong similarity among these platforms in their design and a shared emphasis on individual input. Drawing from these insights, we discuss how the design of platforms frames the practice of debate and identify potential design dimensions in order to move beyond the existing boundaries of online debate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLive � Uniting HCI for a Hyperlocal and Global Experience
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 13th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, NordiCHI 2024
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9798400709661
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Oct 2024
Event13th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, NordiCHI 2024 - Uppsala, Sweden
Duration: 13 Oct 202416 Oct 2024

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference13th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, NordiCHI 2024
Country/TerritorySweden
CityUppsala
Period13/10/2416/10/24

Keywords

  • Debate platforms
  • civic participation
  • deliberation
  • web design

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