Sure there are algorithms. I agree that social media is the...

Sure there are algorithms. I agree that social media is the worst way to get your information - I don't use it for that.

It can be informative in areas that interest you, and very entertaining. I have relatives in Sweden and Germany (as well as USA & UK) - Facebook is great for easily translating their posts,

You can simply block pages/advertisers that irritate you.

Occasionally the algos fail, and I will "ambush" the group or poster for my own personal entertainment. Invariably they will ask me to join their page or group! This happens with LNP MP's and Senators with regular monotony