Applications that permit individuals to observe Facebook Stories without revealing their identity to the Story’s creator are the subject of discussion. These tools function by circumventing Facebook’s standard user identification protocols, thereby preventing the Story uploader from seeing the viewer’s name in their viewer list. An instance would be an application claiming to allow story views while masking the user’s Facebook profile from the story poster.
The appeal of such applications lies in the perceived privacy they afford. Reasons for utilizing them can range from professional curiosity (monitoring competitor activity) to personal discretion (observing an acquaintance’s updates without direct interaction). Historically, there has been consistent user interest in methods that provide greater control over their online presence and interactions, fueling the development and demand for these types of applications.