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@brock11johnson I’m NOT A FAN of this new feature… what do you think??
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Video #50423 · Carousel
Instagram Stories update news carouselfrom @brock11johnson
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Overview
This carousel post reports on a new Instagram test that hides multiple Stories behind a 'more stories' button. The creator criticizes the feature for reducing reach and authenticity, provides visual proof via screenshots, and offers strategic advice on how creators should adapt.
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Simple outline
- 1Hook with urgent news
- 2Explain the change clearly
- 3Show visual proof
- 4Detail the negative impact
- 5Provide adaptation strategy
- 6Double CTA (Share & Follow)
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Classification
Format
Concepts
Elements
Account
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Hook analysis
What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook
BREAKING Instagram tests horrible new Stories feature SWIPE
Verbal hook
I’m NOT A FAN of this new feature… what do you think??
Visual hook
High-contrast title slide featuring the creator looking directly at the camera, paired with a bright yellow thumbs-down emoji and the recognizable Instagram logo to immediately signal the topic and negative sentiment.
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Hook and payoff
The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
Announce breaking industry news with a strong emotional reaction (e.g., 'horrible new feature') to create immediate curiosity, urgency, and a reason to swipe.
Payoff
Execute a two-part closing sequence: first, request a share to 'spread the word' about the urgent news, then request a follow by explicitly stating your value proposition as an industry watchdog.
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Narrative framework
The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Urgent Update & Adapt Blueprint
Break urgent industry news, explain its negative impact with visual proof, share a strong philosophical stance, and pivot to an actionable survival strategy before asking for shares and follows.
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The Plain English Translation
Distill the complex news or update into a single, easy-to-understand sentence.
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The Visual Evidence
Provide concrete visual proof (screenshots, data, or examples) and explain the exact mechanics of the change.
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The Consequence
Explicitly state how this change negatively impacts the audience's goals, metrics, or daily workflow.
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The Philosophical Stance
Share a strong, relatable opinion on why this change goes against the industry's or platform's core values, aligning yourself with the audience's frustration.
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The Rallying Cry
Frame the situation as a test or temporary state that the community can potentially influence by speaking up.
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The Survival Strategy
Pivot from complaining to providing immediate, actionable advice on how to adapt to the new reality.
Themes
Techniques
Trends
Post caption
I’m NOT A FAN of this new feature… what do you think??
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BREAKING Instagram tests horrible new Stories feature SWIPE
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Instagram is testing a feature that hides Stories when you post too many.
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starlyshirlee14_ 13h 4 more stories brock11johnson 21h 3 more stories trevorandertonn 21h 3 more stories > When multiple Stores are posted, only first few Stories will show... The rest are hidden, requiring viewers to tap “more stories” to view.
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This will massively reduce Story views for the hidden Stories.
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Whether you enjoy “long” Stories or not, this feature is the opposite of what Stories were meant to be...
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Stories have always been about realness, documentation, and authenticity. Suppressing Stories for being “too long” is the opposite.
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This feature is currently only a test, so hopefully (if we make enough noise), Instagram won’t make this a real feature.
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While this test is ongoing, it may be wise to limit Stories to 3 or less per day. If this becomes an actual feature, that will definitely be the best strategy.
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Please help spread the news by sharing this post.
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