Meta is now exploring ways which would give users better control over how their metrics are displayed on Instagram with testing of optional view counts on Reels on your profile. In case of Threads, it would give the users option for hiding Thread replies in the app.
So Instagram is testing a new option which would let creators hide view count display in their Reels tab on their profile. On the other hand, in case of Threads, it would let users remove the listing of their Thread replies from their profile completely. This would imply that only Threads & Reposts would be visible on your profile if chosen.
There are Optional UI elements which would make people feel more comfortable in sharing their thoughts in varying contexts without the concern that they might get criticized for opinions and takes.
In case you are going to post comments, you will have to stand by your opinion and as the original poster is going to read them anyhow, then why you should be able to reduce impact of these statements on your own profile?
Both of these options align with IG push for providing more control for users which began with optional like count display on Instagram which it added back in 2021. IG figured out that some users felt it was beneficial so rather than hiding like counts for users, it made it an optional setting instead.
From perspective of development, it makes more sense for Meta and IG for adding these as options for catering to different users. Also hiding of certain performance data aligns with the broader shift away from vanity metrics which some industry people have been talking about since several years.
