auto_reddit_mod_contact_selenium.ipynb

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   "source": [
    "! pip install selenium"
   ]
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   "cell_type": "code",
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   "source": [
    "from selenium import webdriver\n",
    "from selenium.webdriver.common.keys import Keys\n",
    "from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By\n",
    "from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait\n",
    "from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC\n",
    "\n",
    "import os\n",
    "import praw\n",
    "import pandas as pd\n",
    "from dotenv import load_dotenv\n",
    "\n",
    "import time"
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   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 49,
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       "\"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\""
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     "execution_count": 49,
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   "source": [
    "# Set message title\n",
    "message_subject = 'Request access for academic research'\n",
    "# Get the message\n",
    "with open(\"private_subreddits_contact_letter.txt\",\"r\") as file:\n",
    "    message_text=file.read()\n",
    "message_text"
   ]
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   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 4,
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   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "load_dotenv()\n",
    "# login credentials\n",
    "REDDIT_USERNAME = os.getenv('REDDIT_USERNAME')\n",
    "REDDIT_PASSWORD = os.getenv('REDDIT_PASSWORD')\n"
   ]
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   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 57,
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      "<class 'pandas.core.frame.DataFrame'>\n",
      "RangeIndex: 36 entries, 0 to 35\n",
      "Data columns (total 18 columns):\n",
      " #   Column                 Non-Null Count  Dtype  \n",
      "---  ------                 --------------  -----  \n",
      " 0   Unnamed: 0             36 non-null     int64  \n",
      " 1   restrict_posting       0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 2   display_name           36 non-null     object \n",
      " 3   title                  36 non-null     object \n",
      " 4   display_name_prefixed  36 non-null     object \n",
      " 5   subscribers            0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 6   name                   36 non-null     object \n",
      " 7   public_description     26 non-null     object \n",
      " 8   community_reviewed     0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 9   created                36 non-null     float64\n",
      " 10  subreddit_type         36 non-null     object \n",
      " 11  id                     36 non-null     object \n",
      " 12  over18                 0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 13  header_title           0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 14  description            0 non-null      float64\n",
      " 15  url                    36 non-null     object \n",
      " 16  created_utc            36 non-null     float64\n",
      " 17  _path                  36 non-null     object \n",
      "dtypes: float64(8), int64(1), object(9)\n",
      "memory usage: 5.2+ KB\n"
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   "source": [
    "# Get all private subreddits\n",
    "asd_private_subreddits = pd.read_csv('asd_new_null_rows_list.csv')\n",
    "asd_private_subreddits.info()"
   ]
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       "2                     asd                    /r/asd/\n",
       "3           AutisticWomen          /r/AutisticWomen/\n",
       "4         HighFunctioning        /r/HighFunctioning/\n",
       "5          AutismArtistic         /r/AutismArtistic/\n",
       "6          autismspectrum         /r/autismspectrum/\n",
       "7           AspiePartners          /r/AspiePartners/\n",
       "8          autismus_treff         /r/autismus_treff/\n",
       "9              bottomlulz             /r/bottomlulz/\n",
       "10           DiagnoseThem           /r/DiagnoseThem/\n",
       "11  HighFunctioningAutism  /r/HighFunctioningAutism/\n",
       "12       autismacceptance       /r/autismacceptance/\n",
       "13       Autism_Awareness       /r/Autism_Awareness/\n",
       "14          AspieGirlsDND          /r/AspieGirlsDND/\n",
       "15               hydewars               /r/hydewars/\n",
       "16       AnchorageCovid19       /r/AnchorageCovid19/\n",
       "17        Spectrum_Gaming        /r/Spectrum_Gaming/\n",
       "18             Autism_Irl             /r/Autism_Irl/\n",
       "19         AutismAlliance         /r/AutismAlliance/\n",
       "20             aspieteens             /r/aspieteens/\n",
       "21             Asperger_s             /r/Asperger_s/\n",
       "22    AutisticPeopleSpeak    /r/AutisticPeopleSpeak/\n",
       "23        SpectrumAcademy        /r/SpectrumAcademy/\n",
       "24                lalorsc                /r/lalorsc/\n",
       "25             asperclick             /r/asperclick/\n",
       "26                 GC_ASD                 /r/GC_ASD/\n",
       "27  AspergersSocialSkills  /r/AspergersSocialSkills/\n",
       "28               NDtrauma               /r/NDtrauma/\n",
       "29          AutisticPeeps          /r/AutisticPeeps/\n",
       "30        DiagnosedAutism        /r/DiagnosedAutism/\n",
       "31  Neurodivergent_Advice  /r/Neurodivergent_Advice/\n",
       "32    AutisticAdventurers    /r/AutisticAdventurers/\n",
       "33           SelfDxAutism           /r/SelfDxAutism/\n",
       "34            TrulyAutism            /r/TrulyAutism/\n",
       "35               Asdwomen               /r/Asdwomen/"
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     },
     "execution_count": 58,
     "metadata": {},
     "output_type": "execute_result"
    }
   ],
   "source": [
    "asd_private_subreddits[['display_name', 'url']]"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 105,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# Start a browser session - browser used = Chrome\n",
    "driver = webdriver.Chrome() "
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 106,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# Open Reddit login page\n",
    "driver.get(\"https://www.reddit.com/login\")"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 107,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# Locate the username and password fields and enter credentials\n",
    "username_field = driver.find_element(By.XPATH,\"//*[@id='loginUsername']\")\n",
    "password_field = driver.find_element(By.XPATH,\"//*[@id='loginPassword']\")\n",
    "\n",
    "username_field.send_keys(REDDIT_USERNAME)\n",
    "password_field.send_keys(REDDIT_PASSWORD)\n",
    "\n",
    "# Submit the login form\n",
    "password_field.send_keys(Keys.RETURN)\n",
    "# Wait for a few seconds to allow the login process to complete\n",
    "time.sleep(5)"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 108,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# Reject cookies\n",
    "reject_cookies_link = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, \"//button[contains(text(), 'Reject non-essential')]\")\n",
    "reject_cookies_link.click()\n",
    "time.sleep(5)"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 109,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# catch errors and subs that didn't get the message\n",
    "errored_subs_urls = dict()\n",
    "# Open private messaging page and fill in the message for the mods\n",
    "for sub in asd_private_subreddits['url']:\n",
    "    try:\n",
    "        # Navigating to a specific subreddit URL\n",
    "        subreddit_url = f\"https://www.reddit.com/{sub}\"\n",
    "        driver.execute_script(\"window.open('\" + subreddit_url + \"','_blank');\")\n",
    "        time.sleep(10)\n",
    "        \n",
    "        # Switch to the newly opened tab\n",
    "        driver.switch_to.window(driver.window_handles[-1])\n",
    "        # Wait for a few seconds to let the new tab load\n",
    "        time.sleep(5)\n",
    "\n",
    "        # Find and click on the \"Message Mods\" link using the specified XPath\n",
    "        message_mods_link = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, \"//a[contains(text(), 'message the moderators')]\")\n",
    "        message_mods_link.click()\n",
    "        # Wait for a few seconds to let the new tab load\n",
    "        time.sleep(5)\n",
    "\n",
    "        \n",
    "        # Add the subject to the subject input field\n",
    "        # Find the iframe element by its class attribute\n",
    "        iframe = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(\n",
    "            EC.presence_of_element_located((By.CLASS_NAME, \"saPujbGMyXRwqISHcmJH9\"))\n",
    "        )\n",
    "        # Switch to the iframe context\n",
    "        driver.switch_to.frame(iframe)\n",
    "\n",
    "        # Find the <input> element within the iframe by its name attribute\n",
    "        subject_input = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(\n",
    "            EC.presence_of_element_located((By.NAME, \"subject\"))\n",
    "        )\n",
    "        # Clear any existing text and type the new text\n",
    "        subject_input.clear()\n",
    "        subject_input.send_keys(message_subject)\n",
    "        # Wait for a few seconds to allow the text to be typed\n",
    "        time.sleep(3)\n",
    "\n",
    "\n",
    "        # Add the message to the message field\n",
    "        # Find the <textarea> element within the iframe by its name attribute\n",
    "        message_textarea = WebDriverWait(driver, 10).until(\n",
    "            EC.presence_of_element_located((By.XPATH, \"/html/body/div[3]/form[2]/div[7]/div/div/div[2]/div/div[1]/textarea\"))\n",
    "        )\n",
    "        # Clear any existing text and type the new text\n",
    "        message_textarea.clear()\n",
    "        message_textarea.send_keys(message_text)\n",
    "\n",
    "        # Switch back to the main content\n",
    "        driver.switch_to.default_content()\n",
    "\n",
    "        # Wait for a few seconds to allow the text to be typed\n",
    "        time.sleep(3)\n",
    "\n",
    "    except Exception as e:\n",
    "        print(sub, e)\n",
    "        errored_subs_urls[sub] = e\n"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 110,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [
    {
     "data": {
      "text/plain": [
       "{}"
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     },
     "execution_count": 110,
     "metadata": {},
     "output_type": "execute_result"
    }
   ],
   "source": [
    "# all subs private messaging pages were opened\n",
    "errored_subs_urls"
   ]
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    "    '/r/LateStageAutism/', \n",
    "    '/r/HighFunctioning/', \n",
    "    '/r/autismspectrum/',\n",
    "    '/r/Autism_Awareness/',\n",
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    "    '/r/AutisticPeopleSpeak/',\n",
    "    '/r/SelfDxAutism/',\n",
    "    '/r/Asdwomen/',\n",
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       "4       r/HighFunctioning/  \n",
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   "source": [
    "\n",
    "asd_private_subreddits.loc[asd_private_subreddits['url'].isin(not_able_to_message_error500)]"
   ]
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   "source": [
    "Date messagess were sent: 20/08/2023\n",
    "\n",
    "The urls were accessed automatically using the script above. The subject and the message was filled in automatically using the script above. After all 36 pages were loded ( each in a separate tab ), the CAPTCHA was resolved manually and the message button was also clicked manually. \n",
    "\n",
    "After the send button was clicked, if the message was sent the following message appear on the page: 'your message has been delivered'. However 8 out of the 36 pages failed to send the message, due to apperently an internal server error - the message displayed on screen after the send button was clicked: 'an error occurred status: 500'. \n",
    "\n",
    "In Reddit a 500 status is a catch all error so it is not informative to why this is happening. Upon further research, it appears that this error - when messaging private subreddits - might be due to the subreddit being inactive or unmoderated (https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/15dbva2/getting_an_error_occurred_status_500_when_trying/). As there is no realistic way of geathering the data from these subreddits, they will be dropped from the analysis."
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  },
  {
   "cell_type": "markdown",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "Deadline date for moderator replies: 27/08/2023\n",
    "\n",
    "List of subreddits for which access was approved:\n",
    "TO BE DETERMINED "
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "markdown",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "\n",
    "\n",
    "### Response from private moderators: \n",
    "Date : 03/09/2023"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 7,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# API credentials\n",
    "CLIENT_SECRET = os.environ.get('CLIENT_SECRET')\n",
    "CLIENT_ID = os.environ.get('CLIENT_ID')"
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  },
  {
   "cell_type": "code",
   "execution_count": 8,
   "metadata": {},
   "outputs": [],
   "source": [
    "# get access to the Reddit API\n",
    "reddit = praw.Reddit(\n",
    "    client_id=CLIENT_ID,\n",
    "    client_secret=CLIENT_SECRET,\n",
    "    username=REDDIT_USERNAME,\n",
    "    password=REDDIT_PASSWORD,\n",
    "    user_agent=\"MyMsciAPI/0.0.1\",   # this can be named anything\n",
    ")"
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      "(Subreddit(display_name='Neurodivergent_Advice'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='DiagnosedAutism'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AutisticPeeps'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='NDtrauma'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AspergersSocialSkills'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='GC_ASD'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='asperclick'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='lalorsc'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='SpectrumAcademy'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='Asperger_s'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='aspieteens'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AutismAlliance'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='Spectrum_Gaming'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AnchorageCovid19'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='hydewars'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AspieGirlsDND'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='autismacceptance'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='HighFunctioningAutism'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='DiagnoseThem'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='bottomlulz'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='autismus_treff'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AspiePartners'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AutismArtistic'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AutisticWomen'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='asd'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='neurodivergents_ZA'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dr. Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='ms_ds_bbk'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='ms_ds_bbk'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of joining your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='ms_ds_bbk'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research focuses on prevalent discussion themes within autism Reddit communities. In particular, I'm planning to track the frequency of specific keywords linked to Applied Behavioural Analysis and assess the overall sentiment of discussions revolving around this topic. My aim is to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the autism community perceives Applied Behavioural Analysis. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nMoreover, I promise to share a comprehensive summary of my findings with the subreddit once my research is complete. This way, the community will benefit from the outcomes of my study.\\n\\nFor your reference, my thesis supervisor is Dimitrios Airantzis. He can be reached at dimitris.airantzis@bbk.ac.uk, in case you require any additional information or reassurance.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='ms_ds_bbk'), 'Request access for academic research', \"Hello, \\n\\nMy name is Andreea, and I am a data science master's student at Birkbeck College, University of London. My thesis research centres around the topics most frequently discussed within autism Reddit communities. I am reaching out to respectfully request permission to join and access the discussions in your private subreddit. \\n\\nI understand how crucial privacy and security are in your community, and thus I am committed to maintaining the anonymity and confidentiality of all members. The information gathered will be used strictly for academic purposes. \\n\\nIn recognition of the trust and sensitivity associated with your community's discussions, I am more than willing to adhere to any guidelines, rules, or protocols that you might have in place for granting access to external researchers. Whether that involves submitting a formal proposal, adhering to ethical guidelines, or any other necessary steps, I am completely open to the process.\\n\\nThank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with your community.\\n\\nBest regards,\\n\\n\\nAndreea Nistor\\n\\nEmail: anisto01@student.bbk.ac.uk\")\n"
     ]
    }
   ],
   "source": [
    "# access the sent messages\n",
    "sent_messages = reddit.inbox.sent(limit=None)\n",
    "# keep track of the messages sent\n",
    "count_sent = 0\n",
    "for m in sent_messages:\n",
    "    if m.subject == 'Request access for academic research':\n",
    "        print((m.subreddit, m.subject, m.body))\n",
    "        count_sent +=1"
   ]
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    "# 32 messages sent \n",
    "# 36 total private subreddits\n",
    "# 4 of the subreddits did not allow contact ( error status 500 ) - see screenshot 'private subreddit message error.png' - this is usually a erver error but on reddit is also used as a catch -all when there is lag\n",
    "# potential explanation for the error : subreddit is unmoderated (= there is no mod to contact) - see https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/15dbva2/getting_an_error_occurred_status_500_when_trying/\n",
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      "\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='asd'), 're: Request access for academic research', \"I'm afraid we are private as part of a protest and do not allow exceptions for research purposes.\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AspieGirlsDND'), 're: Request access for academic research', \"Dear Andreea,\\n\\nif there was anything worth looking for here, I would gladly offer you access, but neither myself nor the users of the subreddit have posted anything here for ages and what we have posted is focused on our Dungeons and Dragons-roleplaying group and world only. I don't think there's anything interesting for you here, primarily because about 80% or so of the posts are information about our roleplaying world and the rest are memes and scheduling posts from several years ago.\\n\\nI wish you all the best with your research!\")\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='bottomlulz'), 're: Request access for academic research', 'You have been [temporarily muted](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/moderators/modmail-muting) from r/bottomlulz. You will not be able to message the moderators of r/bottomlulz for 28 days.')\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='bottomlulz'), 're: Request access for academic research', 'Tits or GTFO')\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='AspergersSocialSkills'), 're: Request access for academic research', 'Hello. \\n\\nThe subreddit you submitted to is closed. \\n\\nIt would also break rule 2 of /r/aspergers, which is where we encourage discussion instead.')\n",
      "(Subreddit(display_name='bottomlulz'), 're: Request access for academic research', \"Sorry, this sub's been inactive a long time, there's no discussions to be had. I honestly forgot it existed until just now.\")\n",
      "\n",
      "\n",
      "\n",
      "\n",
      "\n"
     ]
    }
   ],
   "source": [
    "# access the messages (inbox) replies \n",
    "private_subs_replies = reddit.inbox.all(limit=None)\n",
    "\n",
    "for m in private_subs_replies:\n",
    "    # print(vars(m))\n",
    "    print((m.subreddit, m.subject, m.body) if m.subject == 're: Request access for academic research' else '')"
   ]
  },
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    "As can be seen above, the message was succesfully sent to 32 (out of 36) moderators of private subreddits. After 10 days, only 4 replied:\n",
    "\n",
    "- r/asd has been set to private as a protest action and they refused access for research purposes.\n",
    "\n",
    "- the other 3 subreddits are inactive and closed thus there are no discussions/posts to be accesed, and thus request was refused as well.\n",
    "\n",
    "The private subreddits will, thus need to be dropped from the analysis as it is not possible to access the data. "
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