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The four social media platforms that I explored were Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. All these platforms are different in their design, but all share one purpose. They connect people together that previously would be unable to be reached. Facebook, the leading social media platform, is designed to bring friends and family together through messaging and posts. Facebook is used heavily among the older generation even though it started off with mainly teenagers. Teenagers have switched over to Instagram and Snapchat. Instagram connect people mainly through pictures. People post a picture and followers respond with likes and comments. On the other hand, Snapchat connect people mainly through videos. People can record videos on the spot which is deleted when the message is closed. Teenagers love the idea of sending pictures and videos to express themselves which may explain Snapchat's and Instagram's popularity. Twitter is used by many professionals and young adults mainly. Twitter is great for expressing opinions on certain matter and even better for debating. Social media platforms connect people to each other every day.

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