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What is social media?  What are SNSs?

I think I have a good idea what they are and how they are being used.  Social Network Services (SNS) are online sites that keep people connected to one another no matter how far apart they are.  They also have algorithms that introduce you similar minded people.  On the other hand, social media are more entertainment driven, as anyone can generate content and become popular if they are funny or witty enough to stick in people's minds.  These also use similar algorithms to drown us in other content we've been consuming.  

I think I understand it. I also see the possible benefits and consequenses that such open communication(?) brings.  It's like super charging the Columbian exchange.