
2channel

is the most popular online-community site in Japan, where millions of people are discussing or chitchatting about various topics. The communication in 2channel shows dynamic social phenomena such as positive/negative communication, polarization of opinions, slander called flaming, etc. In this paper, we assume the existence of underlying prevailing structures that motivate people

s participation. The structural equation model of 2channel, which is obtained on the basis of observed collective actions about people

s thought, emotions and motivations, shows the uniformity and regularities in complex human communication in 2channel.
Keywords 2channel - Dynamism - SEM - Structural equation model