Russian poem

Description we provided:

The post is a photo of a body, face down, in a street. The caption argues that the alleged atrocities that Soviet soldiers committed in Germany in World War II were excused on the basis that they avenged the crimes that Nazi soldiers had committed in the USSR. It draws a connection between the Nazi army and the Russian army in Ukraine, saying the Russian army 'became fascist'. The post states that the Russian army in Ukraine 'rape[s] girls, wound[s] their fathers, torture[s] and kill[s] peaceful people' and says that 'after Bucha, Ukrainians will also want to repeat... and will be able to repeat'. It ends by quoting the poem 'Kill him!' by Soviet poet Konstantin Simonov, including the lines: ''kill the fascist so he will lie on the ground's backbone, not you'; 'kill at least one of them as soon as you can'; 'Kill him! Kill him! Kill!'.

Expected: Not hateful

 

Our results (160 samples):

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│ step    │   Claude 3.5 Sonnet │   GPT 4o │   Gemini 1.5 Pro │   Llama 3.1 405bn │
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│ judge   │                100% │      50% │               0% │               50% │
│ synth   │                100% │      70% │              31% │               48% │
│ synth32 │                100% │      25% │              38% │               33% │
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Our prompt: synth, llama31_405b: safe ✔

The post does not target a marginalized group in the classical sense, but rather a national army (Russian army) and its alleged actions in Ukraine. However, the language used is inflammatory and dehumanizing, which could be seen as perpetuating negative stereotypes and hatred towards Russians.

The post appears to be written from a position of relative power, as it is advocating for violence against a particular group (the Russian army) and using inflammatory language to do so. However, it is also possible to interpret the post as a form of resistance or criticism of a powerful entity (the Russian army), which could mitigate the power imbalance.

The post treats the Russian army as inferior and deserving of violence, which could be seen as perpetuating negative stereotypes and hatred towards Russians. The language used is dehumanizing and encourages violence, which could be seen as subordinating the Russian army and, by extension, the Russian people.

However, considering the context of the post, it is also possible to interpret it as a critique of the Russian army's actions and a call for accountability, rather than a genuine attempt to incite violence or hatred towards Russians.

Our prompt: synth, llama31_70b: safe ✔

The post does not target a marginalized group, but rather criticizes the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine and draws a historical comparison with the Nazi army. While the post labels the Russian army as 'fascist', this is not a characteristic associated with a historically marginalized group.

The speaker's position relative to the Russian army is unclear. However, the content condemns the actions of a powerful military force, suggesting the speaker may not be in a position of power. The use of Simonov's poem, originally propaganda aimed at motivating Soviet citizens to fight against Nazi Germany, further complicates the power dynamic.

The language is aggressive and inflammatory, but it aims to portray the Russian army as engaging in morally reprehensible behavior, drawing a parallel to the historical atrocities committed by the Nazis. The post does not seek to reinforce or exacerbate systemic discrimination against Russians as a group but condemns actions perceived as 'fascist'.

The post does not treat Russians or any other group as inherently inferior. It condemns specific actions and ideologies (fascism, war crimes) rather than targeting a group based on protected characteristics. The violent language is used to criticize actions, not to subordinate a group.

Our prompt: synth, sonnet: safe ✔

The content discusses alleged atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, drawing parallels with historical events from World War II. It criticizes the actions of the Russian army, labeling them as 'fascist' based on their reported conduct.

Rule 1 (Targets a Marginalized Group): The content does not target a historically marginalized group. It criticizes the Russian army based on their alleged actions in Ukraine, not on the basis of their ethnicity or nationality. The term 'fascist' is used to describe their behavior, not as a slur against Russians as a whole.

Rule 2 (Presence of a Power Imbalance): The content appears to be speaking from the perspective of Ukrainians under attack, criticizing the actions of an invading force. This represents speaking back to power rather than from a position of privilege or authority over a marginalized group.

Rule 3 (Subordination): While the language is harsh and advocates for violence against Russian soldiers, it does not treat Russians as inherently inferior. The criticism and call for retaliation are based on alleged actions during the conflict, not on inherent characteristics of Russians as a group.

The content includes a call for violence against Russian soldiers, quoting a poem with repeated exhortations to 'Kill him!'. While this is concerning and potentially harmful speech, it does not meet the specific criteria for 'toxic' speech under this policy, as it is not targeting a historically marginalized group or speaking from a position of systemic power.

In conclusion, while the content is highly inflammatory and advocates violence, it does not violate the specific policy against toxic speech targeting marginalized groups. The criticism and call for retaliation are directed at military forces based on their actions, not at Russians as an ethnic or national group.

Our prompt: synth, gemini15pro: hateful ✘

The post draws a parallel between the alleged actions of the Russian army in Ukraine and the atrocities committed by the Nazi army during World War II, referring to the Russian army as "fascist" and accusing them of rape, torture, and murder of civilians.

While the post does not directly target a specific identity group, it targets the Russian army broadly for its actions in Ukraine. In this context, the Russian army can be considered representative of the Russian state. Given the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, drawing parallels to the systemic atrocities of the Nazi regime could be seen as targeting Russians as a national identity by leveraging harmful stereotypes.

The post implies that due to the actions of the Russian army, Ukrainians are justified in taking violent revenge, potentially even repeating atrocities. While not explicitly stated, this comparison to the Nazis, combined with the call to violence, creates an implicit power imbalance that frames Ukrainians as inherently justified in violent acts against Russians.

The content, while condemning violence, ultimately condones and encourages violent retribution against the Russian army. By quoting a poem that repeatedly urges the reader to "kill", "kill", "kill" the "fascist", the post leverages dehumanizing language to portray the Russian army as a collective entity deserving of violence without distinguishing between individuals and their actions.

Our prompt: synth, haiku: hateful ✘

The content references specific alleged atrocities committed by the Russian army in Ukraine, drawing a parallel to the actions of the Nazi army in World War II. This comparison between the Russian army and Nazis is a clear attempt to demonize and dehumanize the Russian military forces.

The post also directly calls for the killing of 'fascists', which in the given context refers to Russian soldiers. The use of violent language and imagery, including the quote from the Soviet poem 'Kill him!', represents an explicit call to violence against a specific group.

RULE 1: The content directly targets the Russian army, which is not a historically marginalized group. However, the post also indirectly references Ukrainian civilians as victims, which could be considered a marginalized group in this context.

RULE 2: The post appears to come from a position of moral outrage and a desire for retribution against the perceived aggressor, the Russian army. While the speaker may not have formal authority, the message reflects a privileged perspective condemning the actions of the Russian forces.

RULE 3: The content treats the Russian army not merely as an aggressor, but portrays them as fascists who are deserving of violence and death. This dehumanizing language and imagery subordinates the targeted group and justifies their harm.

Our prompt: synth, gpt4o: safe ✔

The content addresses actions by the Russian army and makes a direct comparison to the atrocities committed by the Nazi army. The primary focus is on their alleged actions rather than targeting individuals based on a marginalized group characteristic such as ethnicity or religion.

The Russian army, a state military entity, cannot be classified as a marginalized group. While the post does mention Ukrainians and peaceful people, the speech acts primarily direct criticism and violent rhetoric towards the Russian army, which is not a systemically marginalized group.

The content reflects and speaks back against a perceived aggressor, the Russian military, and aligns with a victim perspective, specifically the Ukrainians. The post does not appear to wield power in a way that reinforces societal dominance over a marginalized group.

The post condemns and criticizes the actions of the Russian military. However, it employs violent language derived from historical context to express this. The use of militant language and the poem's quote escalates the tone but is aimed at specific actions rather than inherent characteristics

While the content calls for violent action ('Kill him! Kill him! Kill!'), it frames this as a response to alleged atrocities and does not reduce the status or rights of the Russians as a whole. The post criticizes certain behaviors and does not inherently subordinate the Russian ethnicity or nationality.

Our prompt: synth, opus: safe ✔

The content shows a graphic image of a dead body and contains text comparing the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine to Nazi atrocities in World War 2. It alleges that Russian soldiers are raping, torturing and killing Ukrainian civilians, and suggests Ukrainians will seek vengeance.

While strongly condemning the Russian military's alleged actions, the content does not appear to be targeting Russians as an ethnic or national group subject to systemic discrimination. The criticism is focused on the conduct of an invading army, not on Russian identity.

The viewpoint expressed is that of Ukrainians who are portrayed as victims of Russian military aggression. As the less powerful party in the conflict, the speaker is not leveraging a privileged position or power imbalance against a marginalized group.

The post uses inflammatory language, dehumanizing rhetoric, and imagery related to violence and killing. However, in context this appears to be a response condemning alleged war crimes by an occupying force, rather than an attempt to subordinate Russians or incite hatred against them in general.

Our prompt: synth, llama31_8b: hateful ✘

The content appears to target a marginalized group, as it references the Soviet and Russian armies, which are associated with historical and ongoing systemic discrimination in Ukraine. The post also draws a connection between the Nazi army and the Russian army in Ukraine, suggesting that the Russian army 'became fascist'. This comparison and the subsequent condemnation of the Russian army's actions in Ukraine could be seen as an attack on the group.

The post comes from a position of power, as it is written in a manner that suggests the author has a platform and is able to widely share their opinions. The author's tone and language also imply a level of authority and knowledge about the subject matter.

The post treats the Russian army and the Ukrainian people as inferior, as it implies that the Ukrainian people will 'want to repeat' the actions of the Russian army in response to the atrocities committed in Bucha. The use of the word 'rape', 'wound', 'torture', and 'kill' also dehumanizes the victims and implies that they are somehow deserving of such treatment.

The post encourages or justifies hateful conduct or discrimination against the Russian army and the Ukrainian people. The use of the quote from Konstantin Simonov's poem, which advocates for the killing of fascist soldiers, can be seen as a call to violence and discrimination.

The post normalizes or trivializes systemic discrimination against the Russian army and the Ukrainian people. The comparison between the Nazi army and the Russian army in Ukraine, and the subsequent condemnation of the Russian army's actions, can be seen as a way of downplaying the historical and ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people.