A specific individual’s view of Instagram stories can be restricted without blocking or unfollowing the account. This action prevents the selected user from seeing any stories posted from that point forward. For example, if there is a surprise party being planned, the person for whom the party is being thrown can be prevented from viewing stories that might reveal details about the event.
The ability to control story visibility offers a nuanced approach to managing online interactions. It provides a balance between maintaining a connection and selectively limiting information access. This functionality addresses a need for greater control over personal content sharing, moving beyond the binary options of public versus private profiles. Historically, social media platforms often lacked such granular privacy settings, leading to user frustration and workarounds.